Regulation of the Properties of Polymers based on Thiirane using Mixtures of Amine Hardeners

Introduction: The possibility of regulating the curing rate and the complex of adhesive, deformation-strength and dynamic mechanical properties of polymers based on bisphenol A dithioester (thiirane) using a mixture of amine hardeners of various chemical nature is investigated. Method: Diethylenetriamine, diethylenetriaminomethylphenol and aminopolyamide were investigated as hardeners. The ratio of the components of the mixed hardener is selected, which provides the best combination of strength properties. Results: It was found that the rate of adhesion and cohesive strength at the initial stage (during the first hour) of curing compositions containing a mixture hardener significantly exceeds compositions cured by individual components of the mixture. Conclusion: The results of measuring the dynamic mechanical characteristics of the studied polymers indicate that the dynamic modulus of elasticity, measured at temperatures below and above the transition from a glassy state to a high elastic one, for a sample containing a mixed hardener has an intermediate value between the values characteristic of samples containing individual components of a mixed hardener. The ratio of the components of the mixed hardener is selected, which provides the best combination of strength properties.