Formulating Tips for Epoxy-Anhydride Cure Systems 8: Understanding BTDA Blends
Curing a basic DGEBA epoxy resin with a monoanhydride and dianhydride blend improves the thermal stability of your epoxy-based parts when operating in aggressive service environments. You are also able to adjust the blend to meet specific processing conditions while achieving a favorable cost position.
Accomplishing this requires careful consideration of specific parameters, including:
- Selection of the anhydrides
- Dianhydride/monoanhydride ratio
- Accelerator selection and dosing level
- Cure schedule
The Advantages of BTDA Blends
BTDA/NMA blends are an intriguing example of a dianhydride and monoanhydride combination that can deliver high-quality results. They also address the incorporation of a solid dianhydride into a liquid epoxy resin without resorting to solvents or diluents. If you are willing to take the time to formulate correctly, you can leverage blended epoxy-anhydride cure systems to gain a competitive advantage. In the video below, our experts discuss BTDA/NMA blends in greater detail.
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Epoxy-Anydride Formulating Tips from the Experts
Jayhawk Fine Chemicals, Crosslink Technologies, Evonik and Dixie Chemicals performed a study on a variety of BTDA and NMA blends, with an emphasis on accelerator selection. A detailed presentation can be found here.
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