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Title: Elastomer-modified vinyl ester resins: Impact fracture and fatigue resistance

Journal Article · · Advances in Chemistry Series
;  [1];  [2]
  1. BF Goodrich Company, Brecksville, OH (United States)
  2. Imperial College, London (United Kingdom); and others

Vinyl esters are a class of corrosion resistant thermoset resins. Products are available based on epoxide resins that have been addition-esterified with methacrylic acid and diluted with styrene monomer. Elastomer modification improves fracture properties and fatigue properties.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
535307
Journal Information:
Advances in Chemistry Series, Journal Issue: 252; Other Information: PBD: 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English