Difference between revisions of "Adhesive"
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| − | An adhesive is a material that is used to bind two surfaces together. Most adhesives are flowable | + | An adhesive is a material that is used to bind two surfaces together. Most adhesives are initially in a flowable state (i.e. can be spread) and then turn into a solid state after time/drying/curing etc. |
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| + | == Types of Adhesives == | ||
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| + | = Thermoplastics = | ||
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| + | These adhesives are generally applied and spread above their melting point after-which they set as they cool down. | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 21 September 2009
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Original Entry: Ian Burgess, Fall 2009
Definition
An adhesive is a material that is used to bind two surfaces together. Most adhesives are initially in a flowable state (i.e. can be spread) and then turn into a solid state after time/drying/curing etc.
Types of Adhesives
Thermoplastics
These adhesives are generally applied and spread above their melting point after-which they set as they cool down.
