Hardness of epoxy compositions filled with volcanic and activated zeolite depending on the properties of dian resins
V. S. Dutova, A. R. Valeeva, E. M. Gotlib, E. R. Galimov, A. R. Gimranova
The dependence of hardness of epoxy materials on the physico-chemical characteristics of the initial oligomers, as well as on the phase composition, content, and porosity of zeolites used as fillers, was studied. It was established that the highest hardness have cured polymers based on dian oligomers with a higher mass fraction of epoxy groups and, consequently, a higher cross-link density. A certain positive contribution to hardness is also made by lower contents of volatile substances and saponifiable chlorine in the resins. Depending on the hardness of the unfilled polymer, zeolites can either increase or decrease this important quality indicator of epoxy materials. The influence of the phase composition, porosity, and degree of zeolite filling on the hardness of cross-linked epoxy materials depends on the mass fraction of epoxy groups in the initial oligomers and the degree of their cross-linking.
Keywords: hardness, epoxy resins, zeolites, porosity, filler content, mass fraction of epoxy groups, easily saponifiable chlorine.
DOI: 10.30791/1028-978X-2026-8-45-50
Dutova Varvara — Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI (420111, Russia, Kazan, Karl Marx St., 10), postgraduate student, specialist in polymer composite materials. E-mail: vary43791@yandex.ru
Valeeva Alina — Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI (420111, Russia, Kazan, Karl Marx St., 10), PhD (Eng), Associate Professor, specialist in chemical engineering and new materials. E-mail: alina.valeevaa@yandex.ru
Gotlib Elena — Kazan National Research Technological University, Institute of Polymers (420015, Russia, Karl Marx St., Kazan, 68), Dr.Sc. (Eng) of Technical Sciences, Professor, specialist in polymer modification, polymer composite materials, and polymer fillers. E-mail: egotlob@yandex.ru
Galimov Engel — Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI (420111, Russia, Kazan, Karl Marx St., 10), Dr.Sc. (Eng), Professor, specialist in materials science and materials technology. She conducts research and development on energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies in this area and implements them in industrial enterprises. E-mail: kstu-material@mail.ru
Gimranova Almira — Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI (420111, Russia, Kazan, Karl Marx St., 10), PhD (Eng), Associate Professor, specialist in the development of epoxy wear-resistant antifriction coatings and adhesives with an improved set of technological and operational characteristics. E-mail: miracle543543@mail.ru
Reference citing:
Dutova V.S., Valeeva A.R., Gotlib E.M., Galimov E.R., Gimranova A.R. Tverdost' epoksidnyh kompozicij, napolnennyh vulkanicheskim i aktivirovannym ceolitami v zavisimosti ot svojstv dianovyh smo [Hardness of epoxy compositions filled with volcanic and activated zeolite depending on the properties of dian resins]. Perspektivnye Materialy [Advanced Materials] (in Russ), 2026, no. 8, pp. 45 – 50.