Impregnation of Wood With a High Viscosity Epoxy Resin

Authors

  • Gregory R. Moore
  • Donald E. Kline
  • Paul R. Blankenhorn

Keywords:

Epoxy, impregnation

Abstract

A method is described for impregnating small wood specimens with a high viscosity epoxy resin, without the use of a diluent to reduce viscosity. The method relies upon the strong temperature-dependence of viscosity, in conjunction with a curing agent that does not polymerize rapidly at high temperatures. Some preliminary results for a variety of Northeastern species are presented.

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Published

2007-06-27

Issue

Number 3 / July 1983

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Research Contributions

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