Study of Reticulation RTM6 System by DSC and FTIR Spectroscopy

摘要

Polymerization reactions are based on complex processes that are somewhat difficult to predict via mathematical models, especially without experimental data. The goal of this paper is to present a comparison between DSC and infrared spectroscopy. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is the industry-standard method for determine the cure of a polymer, but it is a labor-intensive method that is also fairly slow. Infrared spectroscopy is used to monitor the cure chemistry of DGEBA (Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A) and to observe in-situ the evolution of the reticulation.