A process by which a material is forms permanent molecular linkages by exposure to chemicals, heat, pressure, and/or weathering.
To irreversibly change the properties of a thermosetting resin by chemical reaction, that is, condensation, ring closure, or addition. Cure may be accomplished by addition of curing (cross-linking) agents, with or without heat and pressure.
The step in which you treat plates with heat to make them infusible.
The mechanism or chemical reaction by which an adhesive's physical properties are changed from the state in which it was applied to a surface to the state in which it forms a strong bond. This process may require the application of heat and/or pressure, or the presence of a catalyst.
conversion of liquid resin to a solid, usually by heat.
To change the properties of adhesives, coatings or inks by chemical reaction. The "curing" of inks used high intensity UV lamps whereas the "curing" of rubber requires considerable heat and pressure. "Curing" is achieved by condensation, polymerization or vulcanization.
The crosslinking or total polymerization of the molecules of the resin which alters the properties of the material and changes it from a liquid into a solid.
To change the properties of an adhesive by chemical reaction (which may be condensation, polymer ization, or vulcanization) and thereby develop maximum strength. Generally accomplished by the action of heat or a catalyst, with or without pressure.
Completion of the reaction between an additive and the fiber, usually as a result of temperature and storage time. Polyamide epichlorohydrin wet strength resin generally reaches 75% of its maximum efficiency before it comes off the machine. It will generally reach 100% in two weeks at room temperature. Then it is fully cured and reacted with the fiber. AKD, a reactive size, is also slow in reacting with the cellulosic carboxyl groups, so it has to cure over a period of than. To predict the eventual degree of sizing, the oven test (10 minutes at 105° C) is used. It speeds the reaction and indicates what the final test will be when fully reacted or cured. Rosin size and alum combination (aluminate resinate) reacts in the dryer section, melts and the molecules are reoriented to give sizing (water resistance). You have immediate sizing off-machine. The reaction is complete. There is no curing
Pprocess by which 'tufa hardens; dependent on sufficient hydration and temperature.
(r) see vulcanization, the preferred term. (sc) This term is generally associated with the semiconductor industry. This term is generally associated with the rubber industry.
The process by which a semi-liquid adhesive/sealant becomes a firm, functioning solid. 1. Latex systems cure by evaporation/coalescence; whereby, as the water evaporates from the system the particles of polymer binder come closer and closer together until they touch and coalesce together, forming a continuous film. 2. Chemically curing systems (silicone, polyurethane, polysulfide, polymercaptan, etc.) function by using highly reactive chemical components of simple chemical structure that interact to form complex polymers in place. 3. Oil based caulks rely on the slow process of air oxidation to cause vegetable oils to polymerize in place.
To change the properties of a polymeric system into a more stable, useable condition by use of heat, radiation, or chemical additives.
The changing of the liquid resin to a solid state. Once the resin begins to cure, the process can not be reversed, the technical term for cure is " polymerization ".
The irreversible chemical change that occurs in a thermosetting polymer during processing.
To change the physical properties of an adhesive by chemical reaction, which may be condensation, polymerization, or vulcanization. Usually accomplished by the action of heat and catalyst, alone or in combination, with or without pressure.
make (substances) hard and improve their usability; "cure resin"
A term referring to the process whereby chemical reactions approach completion. At 100% completion, a foam should have 100% of the physical properties attainable with that particular formulation.
The process of hardening of a catalyzed resin.
The process of effecting a chemical change in some inks, paints, and coatings to a finished condition through the application of heat, UV light, and/or through elapsed time. Curing is to a chemical change as evaporation is to drying.
To irreversibly change the molecular structure and physical properties of a thermosetting resin by chemical reaction via heat and catalysts alone or in combination, with or without pressure.
The hardening process that casting resin goes through after catalyst has been added. Stages of this process go from a liquid to a ‘soft gel’ at about 20 minutes to a ‘click-hard’ in 1 to 24 hours.
Converting a wet coating to its maximum dry film properties by chemical cross-linking. May require heat or U.V. radiation to initiate or hasten the reaction.
The hardening process of a material which is worked in a moist or liquid form, such as resin and concrete. To mature.
The reaction between resin and hardener to form the final film properties. Cure Agent Hardener or crosslinkers. Cure Oven Heated chambers for the purpose of stoving the powder coating.
To change the physical properties of a material through chemical reaction by means of condensation, polymerization, or vulcanization. (Curing is usually accomplished by the action of heat and catalysts, alone or in combination, with or without pressure.)
The changing of the physical properties of a material by chemical reaction; usually by the action of heat and catalysts, alone or in combination, with or without pressure.
The process of changing properties of polymer into a more stable and usable condition. This is accomplished by the use of heat, radiation, or reaction with chemical additives.
To vulcanize; also time and temperature conditions used to vulcanize a tire.
The process of altering properties of polymers into a state of greater stability and usability. Curing is achieved through radiation, heat or reaction with chemical additives.
The setting and hardening process of a plastic mix containing a cementitious binder.
The means by which the natural sap in tobaccos is removed. Flues, fires, and the heat from the sun may be used.
A chemical reaction within an adhesive or encapsulant, causing the structure to cross-link into an infusible mass. Not a reflow or drying out process.
The chemical reaction of a coating during the drying process, leaving it insoluble.
The process by which an elastomeric compound is formed (molded) by the cross linking of several polymers. This is usually done at an accelerated temperature and constant pressure.
Process by which a coating is converted from the liquid to the solid state by changement of the properties of the resin by chemical reaction. Enamels cure. Lacquers do not cure. Syn. Crosslinking
The process of converting a liquid paint to a solid, durable film, usually accomplished by the action of heat and catalysts.
To change the properties of a resin by chemical reaction, which may be condensation or addition -- usually accomplished by the action of either heat or catalyst or both, and with or without pressure.
Hardening process where mortar or grout is allowed to “set” or harden.
To change the physical properties of a material by chemical or physical process through the action of a catalyst such as heat, pressure moisture or chemical reaction.
Method of maintaining sufficient internal humidity and proper temperature for freshly placed concrete to assure proper hydration of the cement, and proper hardening of the concrete.
In the case of an elastomer, the chemical reaction which results in its vulcanization. A chemical cure begins with the addition of a catalyst, and ends at the total cure time.
To change the properties of a polymer to a stable, usable and final state by the use of chemical agents, heat or radiation.
To harden a material using heat, ultraviolet light, or some other process.
The setting of an adhesive by chemical reaction, usually accomplished by the action of heat or a catalyst with or without pressure. Return to
Hardening process for resin-soaked fiberglass laminates.
(also see Setting): To change the physical properties of a material by chemical reaction through condensation, polymerization or vulcanization. Usually accomplished by the action of heat and catalysts, alone or in combination with or without pressure. Often referred to as hardening or setting.
The total crosslinking or polymerization of resin molecules which permanently alters the properties of the resin changing it from a liquid to a solid.
Twenty eight moist days is the benchmark standard. The time period is effected by temperature. A chemical reaction is occuring as the cement mixture cures into hard concrete plaster. Warmth speeds the curing process. Bone dry stops the curing process, it will not start again.
The process of changing property of polymer into a more stable and usable condition. This is accompolished by the use of heat, radiation or reaction with chemical addition.
A process where a material is caused to form permanent molecular linkages by exposure to chemicals, heat, pressure and/or weathering.
To change the properties of a product by chemical action as opposed to drying when the product has reached its optimum state.
in sealants, the process by which a compound attains its intended properties through evaporation, chemical reaction, heat, radiation, or a combination
the process of hardening of a thermosetting resin (by cross-linking of the molecular structure), under the influence of heat
to change the physical, chemical, or electrical properties of a material by chemical reaction, by the action of heat and catalysts alone or in combination, with or without pressure. Specifically, to convert a low molecular weights polymer or resin to an insoluble, infusible state.
To keep concrete moist during initial hardening.
To set up or harden by means of a chemical reaction.
The act of vulcanization.
The changing of physical properties of a material by chemical reaction—usually to a harder or more permanent form. Sometimes cure is synonymous with set.
Refers to the completeness of the chemical reaction processes.
For cellular rubber, the time period and temperature in which various chemical reactions (e.g. cross-linking) occurs. This phase of a process is critical as too much time will produce an over-cured product and too little time will produce an under-cured product.
To change the properties of a thermosetting resin irreversibly by chemical reaction, i.e., condensation, ring closure, or addition. Cure may be accomplished by addition of curing (cross-linking) agents, with or without catalyst, and with or without heat. Cure may occur also by addition, such as occurs with anhydride cures for epoxy resin systems.
To change the properties of an adhesive by chemical reaction or heat alone or in combination with or without pressure. Degradation The deterioration of a film over time, which is evidenced by cracking, chalking, blistering, color fading, etc.
The change from liquid to solid caused by chemical reaction of the components of an adhesive.
To improve the characteristics of an adhesive by applying heat, pressure or both.
The creation of an elastomer through chemical bonding of polymers and molded rubber, usually with the help of sulfur and an accelerator, under pressure, at elevated temperatures. Also see, vulcanization.
To change the physical properties of an epoxy by chemical reaction through polymerization, usually accomplished in the presence of heat and catalyst, alone or in combination.
To retain moisture in concrete during the early stages in order to allow the cement to chemically react with water and reach the highest strength.
Changement of the properties of a polymeric system by chemical reaction, which, for example, may be condensation, polymerization, vulcanization or addition; usually accompanied by the action of either heat or catalyst or both, and with or without pressure. Fully cured materials exhibit maximum physical, thermal and chemical properties in use. Syn. Crosslinking, Hardening
Another term for "vulcanization" of compounded and molded rubber (green stock), resulting in the chemical bonding (cross linking) of polymer chains and the accompanying creation of useful elastomeric products. Curing typically occurs in the presence of sulfur and an accelerator, under pressure, at elevated temperature.