Based on the degree of swelling, the Flory Interaction Parameter (which relates the solvent interaction with the sample), and the density of the solvent, the theoretical degree of crosslinking can be calculated according to Flory's Network Theory. (wikipedia.org)
Two ASTM standards are commonly used to describe the degree of crosslinking in thermoplastics. (wikipedia.org)
Using of EDC resulted in lower degree of crosslinking, but better hydration properties. (researchgate.net)
Properties1
In this work, we tested the procedures to crosslink functional groups in polar domains of humic acids by using carbodiimide coupling and analyzed to which extent influenced the modification their hydration properties and stability. (researchgate.net)
Unpolymerized or partially polymerized resin2
In one implementation, unpolymerized or partially polymerized resin is treated with a crosslinking reagent. (wikipedia.org)
For example, mixing of an unpolymerized or partially polymerized resin with specific chemicals called crosslinking reagents results in a chemical reaction that forms cross-links. (alchetron.com)
Polymer chains3
not verified in body] Although the term is used to refer to the "linking of polymer chains" for both sciences, the extent of crosslinking and specificities of the crosslinking agents vary greatly. (wikipedia.org)
Crosslinking generally involves covalent bonds that join two polymer chains. (wikipedia.org)
When polymer chains are crosslinked, the material becomes more rigid. (wikipedia.org)
Term2
2. In the majority of cases, a crosslink is a covalent structure but the term is also used to describe sites of weaker chemical interactions, portions of crystallites, and even physical interactions and entanglements. (wikipedia.org)
The term curing refers to the crosslinking of thermosetting resins, such as unsaturated polyester and epoxy resin, and the term vulcanization is characteristically used for rubbers. (wikipedia.org)
Type1
Alkyd enamels, the dominant type of commercial oil-based paint, cure by oxidative crosslinking after exposure to air. (wikipedia.org)