Cross-linking make you strong - New SKZ whitepaper " Cross-linked Polymers"
Networking is an important part of everyday professional life. For example, networking with suitable partners can expand one's own competencies or enable many projects to be realized in the first place. The same also applies to plastics, which gain new reinforcing properties through cross-linking. A new white paper on cross-linked plastics is now available for download free of charge.
Networks are stable - also for plastics (Picture: Vjom/stock.adobe.com)
The new whitepaper can now be requested free of charge
The difference between cross-linked and non-cross-linked plastics lies in the structure of the chain molecules. These can either be linear/branched or are in the form of complex, three-dimensionally linked chains. Thermoplastics, for example, have linear or branched chain molecules and can therefore be remelted. Cross-linked plastics such as elastomers or thermosets, on the other hand, are unable to be remelted or are soluble and thus have special chemical and physical properties.
In humans, it is quite different how networking occurs. Either people network in the canteen over a hot cup of coffee or at a pleasant evening event over a chilled glass of wine. With plastics, the cross-linking possibilities are similarly diverse. Radiation cross-linking at room temperature is one possibility, or cross-linking at high temperatures using sulfur or peroxides. In most cases, however, it is the result that counts, and with the right cross-linking, one is often perfectly equipped for later applications. Anyone interested in learning more about the basics of cross-linked plastics can request the new, free white paper "Cross-linked Polymers." Those who would like to network professionally are recommended to attend the SKZ conferences.
More information about the SKZ whitepaper
and networking opportunities at our conferences
Contact Person:
