Polyimide resin can be foamed by agent generated within matrix of powder precursor. Blowing agent is mixture of water and methanol that are byproducts of condensation/polymerization reaction in resin. Expansion of these two compounds produces cellular foam structure that is flexible and resilient but that tends to have very-fine cellular structure. More open structure with lower density can be attained by modifying mechanism of foam formation. Foams have applications as fillers for seat cushions, wall panels, floor sheets, and thermal and acoustical insulation.
Blowing Agents for Fabrication of Polyimide Foams
NASA Tech Briefs ; 6 , 3
1982-12-01
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FLEXIBLE, OPEN-CELL THERMOSET FOAMS AND BLOWING AGENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME
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