Laboratory Technique for the Development and Evaluation of Moulded Resinous Composites

Abstract

Two procedures of resin moulding powder preparation were evaluated. Their results are discussed on the basis of their tensile properties for moulded dumb-bells. The best procedure was then implemented for future work on phenolated pitch/ligin systems. Mouldings of different resin contents made with these phenolated resins were tested and the most promising catalytic systems were then selected for the development of a suitable phenolated pitch/lignin resin material. the solubility results of the phenolated material indicated that high temperature phenolation in the presence of catalyst proceeded without detrimental side effects (i.e. charring).