Polymer, Vol.37, No.14, 2989-2997, 1996
Molecular Architecture Mechanical-Behavior Relationships in Epoxy Networks
The mechanical properties of various epoxy-amine networks were studied as a function of the flexibility of the polymer chains and the crosslink density. Physical characterization and low-frequency dynamic mechanical spectroscopy gave insight into the structure. Compression test properties were correlated to the molecular arrangements, and then low- and high-stress properties were analysed with a unique theory leading to relationships between the thermomechanical test results and the molecular architecture of these networks.
Keywords:PLASTIC-DEFORMATION;AMORPHOUS POLYMERS;TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENCE;AROMATIC DIAMINES;GLASS-TRANSITION;RESINS;DENSITY;SYSTEM