The using of thermal analysis methods for the construction of isothermal transformation diagrams of thermosets

The article reviews the using of thermal analysis methods and mathematic modeling of kinetics of chemical processes for the creation of isothermal transformation diagrams of thermosetting binders. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), temperature modulated DSC, gel-timer and thermogravimetry are used for the construction of isothermal transformation diagrams with vitrification and gelation curves, areas of thermal stability and post-curing. The Time-Temperature-Transformation diagrams obtained can be used for optimization of time-temperature schedules for polymer matrix composites fabrication at the laboratory scale.