Learning Objectives

• Understand the typical S-curve (autocatalytic) shape of the Degree of Cure vs. Time graph.
• Observe the chemorheological behaviour: how viscosity remains low then spikes infinitely at the Gel Point.
• Correlate macroscopic states (Liquid, Gel, Solid) with the formation of a 3D cross-linked molecular network.
• Explain the effect of temperature and catalysts on reaction kinetics and gel time.