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High-Performance Polymers Having Low Melt Viscosities

TBMG-253

09/01/2005

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High-performance polymers that have improved processing characteristics, and a method of making them, have been invented. One of the improved characteristics is low (relative to corresponding prior polymers) melt viscosities at given temperatures. This characteristic makes it possible to utilize such processes as resin transfer molding and resin-film infusion and to perform autoclave processing at lower temperatures and/or pressures. Another improved characteristic is larger processing windows — that is, longer times at low viscosities. Other improved characteristics include increased solubility of uncured polymer precursors that contain reactive groups, greater densities of cross-links in cured polymers, improved mechanical properties of the cured polymers, and greater resistance of the cured polymers to chemical attack.

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"High-Performance Polymers Having Low Melt Viscosities," Mobility Engineering, September 1, 2005.
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Sep 1, 2005
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TBMG-253
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English