Electron beam curing equipment applications

Electron beam induced reactions continue to grow in importance. This paper provides an introductory treatment of the equipment and materials options, including a mechanistic and kinetic view of the pertinent chemistry. Specific coverage inciudes several applications in polymer science, especially in curing of coatings. 

Engineering acrylic adhesives are two-part systems which, when mixed or activated, polymerise (cure) to form an impact-resistant plastic layer which is well adhered to the surfaces of the adherends. The activator for the curing process may be a chemical (either mixed with the adhesive or applied to the adherend surfaces prior to the adhesive), or, for some varieties, UV or electron-beam radiation. The toughened or modified engineering adhesives have been widely used since the 1980 s in vehicle construction, wood to metal bonding, aerospace applications, panels and computer equipment. 

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