Characterization of Thermosets: 4 Part Video Series
“Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)” by Dr. Bruce Prime
Did you ever wonder what happens to thermosets such as epoxy and phenolic during curing? Chemical reactions convert small liquid molecules to a solid network structure of infinite molecular weight giving thermosets their unique properties. In the video you will learn:
- how to measure the degree of cure
- establish the glass transition temperature (Tg) and conversion relationship (important to get the right final properties)
- understand the role of cure kinetics and how to design and optimize the curing process.
“Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)” by Dr. Bruce Prime
Have you ever had to measure outgassing and weight loss during curing? TGA is a usef tool in this situation. Need to measure the CTE of a thermoset part? TMA is the technique most commonly used. In this video you will learn:
- the basics of thermogravimetric analysis
- how to apply to solve practical problems
- the basics of thermal mechanical analysis and how to measure the coefficient of thermal expansion for various thermosets.
“Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)” by Dr. Jeff Gotro
Want to know the temperature when the modulus of your part starts to dramatically decrease? DMA is a powerful method to probe the thermoset network during a controlled temperature program. In this video you will learn:
- the basic principles of DMA
- how to measure the glass transition temperature
- how to determine the glassy and rubbery modulus
- how to apply DMA to analyze practical problems.
“Introduction to Rheology and Rheology of Thermosets” by Dr. Jeff Gotro
Have you ever needed to measure the viscosity of an uncured thermoset during processing? Or determine when the flow stops during curing? In this video you will learn:
- the basics of rheological testing
- how to measure the viscosity of uncured thermosets
- how to determine the chemorheological flow window during curing
- how to apply rheology to solve practical problems.
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If you would like to purchase individual videos, they are available for $99 each.
“Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)” by Dr. Bruce Prime
“Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)” by Dr. Bruce Prime
“Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)” by Dr. Jeff Gotro
“Introduction to Rheology and Rheology of Thermosets” by Dr. Jeff Gotro
Faculty
Jeff Gotro, Ph.D. has over twenty-eight years experience in thermosetting polymers used in electronics having held scientific and leadership positions at IBM, AlliedSignal, Honeywell International, and Ablestik Laboratories. During his corporate life, Jeff developed a deep understanding of polymer science and became a nationally recognized authority in thermosetting polymers. He has received invitations to speak at prestigious Gordon Research Conferences (Thermosetting Polymers and Composites) and has presented numerous invited lectures, along with technical presentations and short courses at national technical conferences. Jeff was an Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science from 1986-1993. Jeff has published 60 technical papers (including 4 book chapters, one with Dr. Prime) in the field of polymeric materials for advanced electronic packaging applications and holds 13 issued US patents, and have 8 patents pending. He is active in several professional organizations, including the American Chemical Society (ACS), Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), the North American Thermal Analysis Society (NATAS), and the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS). Jeff has a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Northwestern University with a specialty in polymer science.
View Dr. Gotro’s Linkedin Profile at www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgotro
R. Bruce Prime, Ph.D. is a co-founder of Thermoset University, a technical consultant and recognized authority on the cure and properties of crosslinked polymer systems. In his thirty-year IBM career he led teams responsible for developing and implementing polymer applications for printer and information storage technologies. He holds four patents and is the author of more than 50 technical papers and the chapter on Thermosets in Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials (E. A. Turi, editor, 1981, 1997). Dr. Prime is a fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and the North American Thermal Analysis Society (NATAS) and was the 1989 recipient of the Mettler-Toledo Award in Thermal Analysis. In 1980 he co-founded what is now the Golden Gate Polymer Forum where he remains on the board of directors. Bruce obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with Dr. Bernard Wunderlich.
Visit his web site at www.primethermosets.com to get more information on thermosets, including thermal characterization.