process of cobalt octoate?

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how to process cobalt octoate

Answer 1

Polyester resins are cured using a free radical co-polymerisation reaction, (typically initiated by an organic peroxide “catalyst”), which is generally added to the resin immediately before curing is required. The “catalyst” is normally broken down in the presence of an accelerator, such as cobalt octoate or a tertiary amine, to form highly reactive free radicals which react with the styrene to form further free radicals. The styrene free radicals then react with the double bond in the polyester chain. Thus, a solid, three-dimensional structure is built up, consisting of polyester chains cross-linked with styrene molecules. Alternatively, the reaction may be initiated by radiation, for example heat or UV light.