Time–temperature–transformation (TTT) cure diagrams: Relationship between Tg and the temperature and time of cure for a polyamic acid/polyimide system

G. R. Palmese, J. K. Gillham

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Abstract

Glass transition temperatures (Tg) were obtained vs. isothermal temperature (Tcure) and time of cure for a polyamic acid/polyimide system. A time–temperature–transformation (TTT) isothermal cure diagram was constructed to include the time to vitrification and iso‐Tg curves. As for expoxies, the relationship between Tcure and the time to vitrification is S‐shaped. Plots of Tg vs. Tcure show that solvent evaporation and chemical reaction are controlled by vitrification.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1925-1939
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume34
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1987
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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