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<p>Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Epoxy&#039;&#039;&#039; is a term used to denote both the basic components and the cured end products of epoxy resins, as well as a colloquial name for the epoxide functional group. == D...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Epoxy''' is a term used to denote both the basic components and the cured end products of epoxy resins, as well as a colloquial name for the epoxide functional group.<br /> <br /> == Description ==<br /> <br /> Epoxy resins, also known as polyepoxides, are a class of reactive prepolymers and polymers which contain epoxide groups.<br /> <br /> Epoxy resins may be reacted (cross-linked) either with themselves through catalytic homopolymerisation, or with a wide range of co-reactants including polyfunctional amines, acids (and acid anhydrides), phenols, alcohols and thiols.<br /> <br /> These co-reactants are often referred to as hardeners or curatives, and the cross-linking reaction is commonly referred to as curing.<br /> <br /> Reaction of polyepoxides with themselves or with polyfunctional hardeners forms a thermosetting polymer, often with high mechanical properties, temperature and chemical resistance.<br /> <br /> Epoxy has a wide range of applications, including metal coatings, use in [[electronics]] / electrical components, high tension electrical insulators, fiber-reinforced plastic materials and structural adhesives.<br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> <br /> Sources in the [[Twin Cities]] area:<br /> <br /> === Express Composites ===<br /> <br /> * [http://expresscomposites.com/ Express Composites] <br /> ** &quot;West System&quot; epoxy<br /> ** Contact: Leanne<br /> ** Recommended by D. Crum<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epoxy Epoxy] @ Wikipedia<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Adhesives]]<br /> [[Category:Materials]]<br /> [[Category:Projects]]</div>

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