Mechanisms of Interfacial Degradation of Epoxy Adhesive/Galvanized Steel Assemblies: Relevance to Durability

• Published in: The Journal of adhesion Vol. 88; no. 2; pp. 145 - 170
• Main Authors: Calvez, P., Bistac, S., Brogly, M., Richard, J., Verchère, D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01.02.2012; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Chemical Sciences; Corrosion products; Durability; Galvanized steel joint; Interfacial hydrolysis mechanism; Interphase; Material chemistry; Toughened epoxy adhesive; epoxy adhesive; steel; Interfacial degradation

This study reports on the durability of galvanized steel joints bonded with toughened epoxy adhesive formulations under the influence of temperature and moisture aging. The influence of hydrothermal aging on the substrate and adhesive properties was first determined and then correlated to the durabi...