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The reaction kinetics of a rubber-modified epoxy formulation cured by
microwave or thermal energy were investigated. Two phenomenological mo
dels were developed to predict the time and temperature dependence of
the conversion for the neat and the modified systems. Good agreement w
as observed between the kinetic models and experimental results genera
ted by chromatographic and calorimetric techniques. The same kinetic b
ehavior was observed whatever the curing process (conventional or micr
owave heating). (C) 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.