Abstract
Epoxy resins are among the best matrix materials for many fiber composites. This is true for several reasons:
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Epoxy resins adhere well to a wide variety of fillers, reinforcing agents, and substrates.
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The wide variety of available epoxy resins and curing agents can be formulated to give a broad range of properties after cure and to meet a diverse spectrum of processing requirements.
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The chemical reaction between epoxy resins and a curing agent does not release any volatiles or water. Hence, the shrinkage after cure is usually lower than that for phenolic or polyester resins.
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Cured epoxy resins are not only resistant to chemicals, but they also provide good electrical insulation.
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Penn, L.S., Chiao, T.T. (1982). Epoxy Resins. In: Lubin, G. (eds) Handbook of Composites. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7139-1_5
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