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What is the difference between small volume resin and large volume resin?

Epoxy resins are systems that dry with exothermic reaction typing. This type of reaction is defined as the generation of heat in the system and the heat produced by the system is variable. These variables are; product types, application thickness and differences in ambient temperatures can be defined in general terms. When talking about resins …

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What mixing ratio should I mix?

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Epoxy systems can be produced in different mixing ratios, the manufacturer must indicate the most accurate mixture ratio of the system he created on the product label, and the user must use these ratios accordingly. There is no single truth to this situation in epoxy systems. The mixing ratio is determined based on the properties …

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With what should I measure the mixture ratio (amount)?

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Mixing ratio in epoxy systems is calculated by two different measuring methods as weight and volume. Since epoxy resins and epoxy hardeners have different specific weights, the weight calculation and the volume calculation will not give the same result. For example, it is not correct to mix in a mixture ratio of (A) Resin: (B) …

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At what stage should I mix the epoxy pigment?

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First, mix the epoxy resin and epoxy hardener until they get a transparent and homogeneous appearance (approximately 2-3 minutes). (For detailed information about the resin mixture, you can review our article titled “How to Mix Epoxy”.) Add the pigment into the prepared mixture and mix the system again. Stir until you are sure that the …

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Can I use acrylic or a different paint to color epoxy?

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Epoxy color pigments must be used to color epoxy systems in the most accurate way. Epoxy pigments are specially produced for compatibility with epoxy systems. The presence of a content contrary to the epoxy system in the content of acrylic paints or other paints may adversely affect the reaction process of the system. Epoxy, which …

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What can I do to polish the epoxy surface?

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Epoxy systems can be used as a polish on many surfaces. You can polish and renew epoxy surfaces that have lost their shine due to usage deformations or sanding process by coating a thin layer of epoxy again. You can also polish these surfaces and polish them using any polishing material other than epoxy. In …

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Is epoxy resistant to heat?

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Epoxy systems have different heat resistance varying according to their types. These resistors vary from 50 C to 170 C according to the properties of the products. You can see the heat resistance of the product you choose by looking at its properties. In order for epoxy systems to have full mechanical and chemical properties, …

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Why does bubbles form in epoxy?

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There are basically two types of internal air bubbles in epoxy systems. The first are bubbles caused by the air entering the system during mixing. The other is the bubbles caused by the gas formed during the reaction of the resin and hardener. Apart from internal reasons, the physical conditions and chemical effects of other …

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Parts of the epoxy hardened, parts still liquid.

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Epoxy systems are systems that dry by the combination reaction of epoxy resin and epoxy hardener. In order for this reaction to start, the resin and hardener must come together and this meeting initiates the reaction process. The homogeneous mixing of the products with each other successfully terminates the process and the epoxy drying occurs. …

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Epoxy has not hardened (did not dry out, did not cure, did not freeze). What is the reason?

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In epoxy systems, drying takes place in two different ways between coating types and casting types. In coating type epoxy systems, the drying reaction begins and ends homogeneously. In casting types, on the other hand, drying starts locally and ends homogeneously. In other words, in an epoxy casting application of equal thickness, drying starts in …

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