Epoksüüdid
Epoksüüdid, also known as epoxy resins, are a class of thermosetting polymers formed by the reaction of an epoxide group with a hardener or curing agent. The base resin typically consists of bisphenol A epichlorohydrin or bisphenol F derivatives, while curing agents may include amines, anhydrides, or phenolic compounds. Upon mixing, the material undergoes crosslinking, resulting in a rigid, covalently bonded network that cannot be remelted.
These resins exhibit excellent mechanical strength, high adhesion to a variety of substrates, and superior chemical
Epoxies come in many formulations, classified by cure type (type A with amine hardeners, type B with
Proper handling of epoksüüdid requires safety precautions. Uncured resin may cause skin irritation and eye damage,
The growing demand for lightweight, high‑performance materials has spurred research into biodegradable and bio‑based epoxy systems.