| Abstract: | The curing behavior and curing reaction kinetics of novel molybdenum–phenolic resins were studied with differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry methods, the thermal degradation properties of the cured products were studied with thermogravimetry, and the mechanism of the curing reaction was investigated with Fourier transform infrared. When the mixing ratio of the molybdenum–phenolic resin (with 12% molybdenum) to the curing agent was 100/10 (w/w), the curing temperature and activation energy were at a minimum, the thermal degradation stability of the cured product was optimal, and the temperature corresponding to the maximum extent of curing was 200°C. The curing mechanism was similar to that of conventional phenolic systems. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 88: 1410–1415, 2003 |
