Epoxy resin production and application

Author: Wang Dezhong
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: The book is rich in content, practical, and operational, accompanied by some formulas for reference by producers and users. It is suitable for engineering technicians engaged in epoxy resin production, research, and application, as well as for faculty and students of relevant universities and colleges. The book is divided into two parts, with a total of 18 chapters. The first part, consisting of 11 chapters, covers the basic concepts and production processes of epoxy resins. It primarily elaborates on the characteristics, classification, sources, and synthesis methods of epoxy resins, as well as the research on the synthesis and curing behavior of low-, medium-, and high-molecular-weight bisphenol A-type epoxy resins and other epoxy resins. It also discusses the relationship between the structure of cured resins and mechanical strength, various curing agents, diluents, and thickeners, plasticizers and tougheners, as well as the roles of various fillers and reinforcement materials. The second part, with 7 chapters, focuses on the applications of epoxy resins. It primarily explains the use of epoxy resins in coatings (anti-rust, anti-corrosion coatings, ship, automotive, electrical insulation, food packaging and tank inner wall coatings, household appliances, floor coatings, cement pipes, etc.), adhesives (civil construction, automotive, ship, and machinery industries), casting in mold manufacturing and photoelastic material production, reaction injection molding and reinforced reaction injection molding processes, the application of epoxy resin molding compounds on integrated circuits, various reinforcement materials based on epoxy resins, and the applications of modified epoxy resins in flame-retardant materials, fabric finishing, dental materials, and model manufacturing. Finally, it discusses the treatment of three wastes, toxicity, and safety issues in epoxy resin production.