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Taporel’s Criteria for Selecting Resin Materials for Acid-Resistant Composite Core Rods
1. The Critical Role of the Resin Matrix
Resin serves as the matrix material in the core rod, functioning to encapsulate and bind the glass fibers. Although resin accounts for only about 20% of the core rod's total weight, it occupies over 35% of its spatial volume. Its structural properties are vital to the core rod's performance, particularly in providing a protective barrier for E-glass (alkali-free) fibers. The quality of the resin directly determines the long-term stability and acid-corrosion resistance of the core rod.
2. Selection of the Curing Agent (Hardener)
The resin system primarily consists of epoxy resin, a curing agent, an...