Results of experimental studies into high-temperature adhesive compositions on bismaleimide base as applied to rocket and space hardware
The paper presents results of comprehensive experimental studies into high-temperature adhesive compositions and foaming paste on bismaleimide base, and characterizes their properties from the standpoint of the manufacturing process (thixotropy, foaming coefficient, volatile content, degree of cure, spreadability and fluidity) and mechanical strength (ultimate strength for shear, uniform tear and compression). The effect of accelerated environmental tests and irradiation on mechanical properties was studied and, and the level of offgassing in vacuum was determined for the adhesive compositions and the the foaming paste. Key words: high-temperature adhesive compositions, film adhesive, thixotropy, foaming coefficient, degree of cure, spreadability, fluidity, mechanical tests, fracture behavior, accelerated climatic tests, irradiation.