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Hot-Poxy....what gives
Posted by:
Joe Brava
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Date: September 24, 2005 12:34AM
I mixed up a 15cc batch of FlexCoat Rod builders epoxy in a 30mm mixing cup. I am sure that I accurately measured 7.5cc of both parts...
I mixed it and then coated a bushing with it (bushing was already on blank). I positioned my slick butt on top of the bushing and then began work on my real seat (elapsed time 5 minutes)... When I picked-up the mixing cup it was *HOT* to the touch and nearly completely hardened.....why was the epoxy hot? I usually mix my epoxy on aluminum foil over an old kitchen tile so it is always very "shallow" and dissipates any heat. Why did this batch get so hot? Do you think my slick-but will be OK having used this hot batch of epoxy to adhere it? Thanks, Joe. Re: Hot-Poxy....what gives
Posted by:
Ted Morgan
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Date: September 24, 2005 01:36AM
The chemical reaction for curing is exothermic and as such gives off heat. That's why it got hot. The heat produced also accelerates the reaction, which is why it started to set up.
You answered your own question when you mentioned the kitchen tile. The slick butt will probably be OK. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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