Determination of the coefficient of thermal expansion of epoxy composites

Several compounds were used to design epoxy composites which would exhibit appropriate coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE): bisphenol A and diethyleneglycol based epoxy resins, seven different fillers and two hardeners. The CTE of these epoxy compositions with crystalline and amorphous filter was determined and its peak-like behavior as a function of temperature evaluated. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.