Vinyl ester resin
Vinyl ester resin, or often just vinyl ester, is a resin produced by the esterification of an
This thermoset material can be used as an alternative to polyester and epoxy materials as the thermoset polymer matrix in composite materials, where its characteristics, strengths, and bulk cost are intermediate between polyester and epoxy. Vinyl ester has lower resin viscosity (approx. 200 cps) than polyester (approx. 500cps) and epoxy (approx. 900cps).
Uses
In homebuilt airplanes, the
Renewable precursors to vinyl ester resins have been developed.[2]
Vinyl resins are often used in repair materials and laminating because they are waterproof and reliable.
Bisphenol A is a precursor in production of major classes of resins, including the vinyl ester resins along with epoxy resins and polycarbonate. This application usually begins with alkylation of BPA with epichlorohydrin.[3]
References
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- ResinNavigator.org's Epoxy-based vinyl esters benefits