Epoxy resins — materials for the engineer

Abstract

Epoxy resins were discovered almost simultaneously in Switzerland and the U.S.A. just before World War II. Initial work on epoxy resins was primarily aimed at their possible use in dentistry, an application which to date has never really been successful. However, the early work indicated that epoxy resin systems possessed a remarkable combination of properties including high strength, good adhesion and chemical resistance which has led to their use in a wide range of applications including paints, electrical insulation and also many uses in engineering industries, from very high performance construction adhesives in the aircraft industry to systems to improve the skid resistance of urban roads.

Citation

Shaw, J.D.N. (1972), "Epoxy resins — materials for the engineer", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 1 No. 12, pp. 10-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb040874