Abstract:
Uncured epoxy resin for use in making prepreg for aerospace applications. The resin includes an epoxy resin component comprising difunctional epoxy resin, trifunctional epoxy resin and/or tetrafunctional epoxy resin and a sufficient amount of [3-(4-aminobenzoyl) oxyphenyl]4-aminobenzoate (3-ABOAB), as a curing agent, such that the uncured resin can be stored at room temperature of at least 6 weeks and wherein the uncured resin can be fully cured in no more than 2 hours at a temperature of between 175° C. and 185° C.
Abstract:
Pre-impregnated composite material (prepreg) that can be cured/molded to form aerospace composite parts. The prepreg includes carbon reinforcing fibers and an uncured resin matrix. The resin matrix includes an epoxy component that is a combination of a hydrocarbon epoxy novolac resin and a trifunctional epoxy resin and optionally a tetrafunctional epoxy resin. The resin matrix includes polyethersulfone as a toughening agent and a thermoplastic particle component.
Abstract:
A semipreg that can be cured/molded to form aerospace composite parts including rocket booster casings. The semipreg includes a fibrous layer and a resin layer located on one side of the fibrous layer. The resin layer includes an epoxy component that is a combination of a hydrocarbon epoxy novolac resin and a trifunctional epoxy resin and optionally a tetrafunctional epoxy resin. The resin matrix includes polyethersulfone as a toughening agent and a thermoplastic particle component.
Abstract:
An alternate resin-coated paper material for use in making honeycomb. The alternate resin-coated paper material is made from a paper that contains from 30 to 50 weight percent aramid fibers and from 50 to 70 weight percent of non-aramid fibers. A fire retarded phenolic resin is incorporated into the paper to make it self-extinguishing in less than 10 seconds with a self-extinguishing burn length of less than 12 inches when exposed to a 12-second vertical flame in accordance with the vertical burn test requirements set forth in 14 C.F.R. Part 25.583. The fire retarded phenolic resin includes a phenol formaldehyde resin and a phosphorous-containing fire retardant.
Abstract:
Pre-impregnated composite material (prepreg) is provided that can be cured/molded to form composite parts having high damage tolerance and interlaminar fracture toughness. The matrix resin includes a thermoplastic particle component that includes a mixture of polyamide 12 particles and polyamide 11 particles.
Abstract:
Amino benzoates have been found to be useful curing agents for epoxy resins particularly para amino benzoates containing at least two primary amine groups and at least two carboxyl moieties, the amino benzoates are particularly useful as curatives in prepregs.
Abstract:
Amino benzoates have been found to be useful curing agents for epoxy resins particularly para amino benzoates containing at least two primary amine groups and at least two carboxyl moieties, the amino benzoates are particularly useful as curatives in prepregs.
Abstract:
Pre-impregnated composite material (prepreg) that can be cured/molded to form aerospace composite parts that are designed to tolerate hot and wet conditions. The prepreg includes fibers and an uncured resin. The uncured resin includes an epoxy component that is a combination of a trifunctional epoxy resin, a tetrafunctional epoxy resin and a solid epoxy resin. The resin further includes polyethersulfone as a toughening agent and a curing agent.
Abstract:
Pre-impregnated composite material (prepreg) that can be cured/molded to form aerospace composite parts that are designed to tolerate hot and wet conditions. The prepreg includes fibers and an uncured resin. The uncured resin includes an epoxy component that is a combination of a trifunctional epoxy resin, a tetra functional epoxy resin and a solid epoxy resin. The resin includes polyethersulfone and a thermoplastic particle component. The uncured resin also includes a curing agent.
Abstract:
Pre-impregnated composite material (prepreg) that can be cured/molded to form aerospace composite parts that are designed to tolerate hot and wet conditions. The prepreg includes fibers and an uncured resin. The uncured resin includes an epoxy component that is a combination of a trifunctional epoxy resin, a tetrafunctional epoxy resin and a solid epoxy resin. The resin further includes polyethersulfone as a toughening agent and a curing agent.