Abstract
A novel copolymer containing a double spiro orthocarbonate structure, poly 3-methylene-9-methyleneoxy-3,9-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,5,7,11-tetraoxaspiro[5.5] undecane (SOC), was synthesized. The structure of SOC was confirmed by 1H, 13C NMR and FTIR spectra. Prepolymer (SOCP) reacting from SOC and 2,4-toluene diisocynate (TDI) was prepared and used as anti-shrinkage additives in the cationic polymerization of epoxy resin (EP-51). The volume changes of the cured epoxy resin containing SOCP were investigated by density measurements with an electronic hydrometer. The mechanical properties of the modified epoxy resin were investigated by adhesive strength, impact strength and flexural strength, while thermal properties were investigated by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA).
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