Epoxy
Epoxy is the end product of epoxy resins.
It is also a common name for the epoxide functional group, and a common name for a type of strong adhesive used for sticking things together.[1] Typically, two resins need to be mixed together before use.
Epoxy resins are a class of reactive polymers which contain epoxide groups. Their co-reactants are often called 'hardeners' or 'curatives', and the cross-linking reaction is referred to as 'curing'. The reaction forms a thermosetting polymer, often with strong mechanical properties as well as high temperature and chemical resistance. Epoxy has a wide range of industrial applications.
- Superglue is another strong adhesive, made of cyanoacrylate.
Notes
[change | change source]- ↑ Definition of epoxy resin, noun, from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus, Cambridge University Press.
