Sep 17, 2003 | Article
There has been much discussion recently of nanotechnology and how it may revolutionize the chemical industry and provide advanced products as diverse as automotive and aerospace components...
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By Edward M. Petrie
The adhesive formulator has many challenges in meeting the demands of the market place, and many of the tools that the formulator had utilized in the past are no longer acceptable. This week's...
Sep 10, 2003 | Article
Certain important materials such as cast metal, powdered metal, plastic, and ceramic provide component parts that have inherent microporosity. These sub-surface pores occur naturally during...
Aug 27, 2003 | Article
Common questions are often raised concerning the time period during which a surface preparation process is effective. How long can one wait after surface preparation to apply the adhesive? What...
Some adhesives and sealants may provide only marginal adhesion to certain substrates. This could be due to the low surface energy of the substrate relative to the adhesive (e.g., epoxy bonding...
Aug 13, 2003 | Article
There are many processes involved in making a reliable adhesive bond, such as surface preparation, application of the adhesive, and final curing. These processes are critical and can make a...
Major OEM end-user requirements in the adhesives industry have been satisfied through the development of new formulations and by the advancement of new equipment. This week's editorial reviews some...
Jul 30, 2003 | Article
As a general rule, all substrates must be treated in some manner prior to bonding if not to remove or prevent the formation of weak boundary layers then to provide a consistent and repeatable...
The measurement of "clean" bonding surfaces has always been a concern. This current SpecialChem4Adhesives article reviews surface cleaning processes that can be used prior to bonding or sealing...
Jul 23, 2003 | Article
In last week's SpecialChem4Adhesives article, the various means by which moisture can affect adhesive and sealant joints were examined. A number of consequences result from the ingress of moisture...