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What is an epoxy?

Updated: 11/1/2022
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Epoxy in chemistry means a compound which contains a three membered ring of atoms, two carbons and an oxygen. This is not a very stable arrangement because the bonds are strained, so as soon as something attacks them they tend to react with themselves very quickly to form giant cross linked structures called epoxy resins, which tend to be much harder than the starting material. They find applications as glues and inert coatings amongst other things. In general usage epoxy refers to the resins.

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