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Figure 4: Evolution in time of storage modulus G' and loss modulus G" during a curing reaction. A simple way to monitor the change in viscosity, and thus, the extent of the reaction, in a curing process is to measure the variation of the elastic modulus. [7] To measure the elastic modulus of a system during curing, a rheometer can be used. [7]
Permanent changes in pigment, dry paint out, and create cracks and paint flakes: 65 °F–70 °F: High temperatures soften a painting and allow dirt to stick to surface. Low temperatures cause paintings to become brittle. Canvas: 50 ± 10%: Collects dust easily: max 200 lux: 68 °F ± 2° Collects dust easily [18] Ceramics [19] 50% ± 5%
Urine-repellent paint is a very hydrophobic (water-repellent) paint. It has been used by cities and other property owners to deter men from urinating against walls, as the urine splashes back on their shoes, instead of dripping down the wall. [42] [43] [44] Anti-climb paint is a non-drying paint that appears normal but is extremely slippery. It ...
Common powders cure at 200 °C (392 °F) object temperature for 10 minutes. In European and Asian markets, a curing schedule of 180 °C (356 °F) for 10 minutes has been the industrial standard for decades, but is nowadays shifting towards a temperature level of 160 °C (320 °F) at the same curing time.
A primary advantage of curing with ultraviolet light is the speed at which a material can be processed. Speeding up the curing, or drying step, [11] in a process can reduce flaws and errors by decreasing time that an ink or coating spends as wet. This can increase the quality of a finished item, and potentially allow for greater consistency.
Alkyd resins may be classified as drying (including semi drying) and nondrying. Both types are typically produced from dicarboxylic acids or anhydrides, such as phthalic anhydride or maleic anhydride, and polyols, such as trimethylolpropane, glycerine, or pentaerythritol. [5] Alkyds are a synthetic resin and used in items such as paints.
Plastisol inks will not dry, but must be cured. Curing can be done with a flash dryer, or any oven. Most plastisols need to reach a temperature of about 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for full curing. Plastisol tends to sit atop the fabric instead of soaking into the fibres, giving the print a raised, plasticized texture.
High temperatures and humidity in enclosed storage or exhibition space may lead to excess moisture that warps the painting. [11] High Humidity reduces mechanical damage such as brittle paint but raises the risks of biological organisms, e.g. white efflorescence and green-to-black stains on a panel painting. [ 12 ]