Effect of Reactive and Non-Reactive Diluent on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resins, which are frequently preferred among thermoset plastics in the industry, materials with high viscosity, and good mechanical performance. The biggest disadvantage of epoxy resins is that they encounter difficulties application alone due to their viscosity. For this reason, various diluents added reduce viscosity applications conducted. In study, properties resin, used many fields, were observed addition certain sizes reactive non-reactive diluents. Diglycidyl ether was as diluents, benzyl alcohol diluent. addition, ethylene diamine diethylene triamine curing agents. It tried determine optimum modification hardened resin by measuring strengths electromechanical test device. results indicated composition does not dramatically affect performance containing 7.5% DE 10% EDA, its tensile strength measured 53.27 N/mm2.