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Re: Epoxy: Nanotubes and Epoxy
By:Sam McFadden
Date: 4/19/2002, 12:15 am
In Response To: Epoxy: Nanotubes and Epoxy (Michael Harrison)

Michael,

Yes- by definition, harder is stronger. Strength and toughness are too different, but usually related properties. However, I would guess that cabosil/colloidial silica results in a similar hardness increase. And it costs much less than either diamonds or cocaine.

Sam

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Nanotubes and Epoxy
Michael Harrison -- 4/16/2002, 5:54 pm
Re: Epoxy: Nanotubes and Epoxy
Sam McFadden -- 4/19/2002, 12:15 am
Re: Epoxy: Does harder equal stronger?
Chip Sandresky -- 4/18/2002, 1:50 am
Re: Epoxy: Nanotubes and Epoxy
LeeG -- 4/16/2002, 7:08 pm