Advantages of Thermosets
Epoxy
- Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance
- Excellent thermal properties and low creep
- High stiffness and modulus properties
Polyester
- Rigid, resilient to chemical and environmental exposures, corrosion resistant, and flame retardant
- Easily processed in low cost equipment
- Cheaper than Epoxy
Polyurethane
- High strength to weight ratios, resistance to flame spread, excellent thermal insulation, low cost, easily processed
- Cheaper than Epoxy or Polyester