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CROSS-LINKING REACTION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crosslinking
1, record 1, English, crosslinking
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cross-linking 2, record 1, English, cross%2Dlinking
correct
- cross-linkage 3, record 1, English, cross%2Dlinkage
correct
- crosslinkage 4, record 1, English, crosslinkage
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The establishing of chemical links between the molecular chains in polymers. 5, record 1, English, - crosslinking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross-linking can be accomplished by chemical reaction, vulcanization, and electron bombardment. Degree of cross-linking depends on the specific polymer. However, the resultant properties are usually improved. 5, record 1, English, - crosslinking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crosslinking: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - crosslinking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Plasturgie
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réticulation
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9ticulation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- liaison croisée 2, record 1, French, liaison%20crois%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- pontage 3, record 1, French, pontage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage d'un polymère d'un état où les macromolécules qui le constituent sont indépendantes à un état où elles sont reliées entre elles par des liaisons chimiques. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si un polymère possède des fonctions actives dans la chaîne [...] ou en bout de chaîne, [...] il est possible de les faire réagir avec un agent polyfonctionnel pour obtenir un réseau. Cet agent est généralement appelé durcisseur ou agent de pontage et le polymère de départ est appelé prépolymère. L'opération s'appelle une réticulation (vulcanisation dans le cas de caoutchoucs). 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La réticulation d'un polymère correspond à la formation d'un réseau. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réticulation : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- reticulación
1, record 1, Spanish, reticulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- enlace cruzado 2, record 1, Spanish, enlace%20cruzado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de múltiples enlazamientos intermoleculares covalentes o iónicos entre cadenas de polímeros. 1, record 1, Spanish, - reticulaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lattice
1, record 2, English, lattice
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network or framework, as of fibers, filaments or macromolecular chains. 2, record 2, English, - lattice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to prepare efficient immobilized E. coli cells, the type and concentration of bifunctional reagent for cross-linking and the concentration of acrylamide monomer for lattice formation were investigated systematically. These studies showed that microbial cells, macromolecular enzymes and nucleic acids are not lost from the gel lattice during the enzyme reaction, but the low molecular substrate and product can pass freely through the gel lattice. 2, record 2, English, - lattice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure macromoléculaire tridimensionnelle dans laquelle les chaînes sont reliées entre elles par des liaisons le plus souvent covalentes. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les enzymes sont immobilisées par diverses méthodes afin de prolonger le plus longtemps possible leur action dans le réacteur de production. Les molécules enzymatiques peuvent être retenues par adsorption ou par liaison chimique sur un support solide comme la cellulose. Elles peuvent aussi être emprisonnées dans un réseau formé par un polymère perméable, tel qu'un gel de silice. Elles peuvent enfin être enfermées dans des capsules sphériques faites de membranes de polymères semi-perméables. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Rubber
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tetrabutyl titanate
1, record 3, English, tetrabutyl%20titanate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TBT 1, record 3, English, TBT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- butyl titanate 1, record 3, English, butyl%20titanate
correct
- titanium butylate 1, record 3, English, titanium%20butylate
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties : Colorless to light-yellow liquid... Derivation :Reaction of titanium tetrachloride with butanol. Use : Ester exchange reactions; heat-resistant paints(up to 500C) ;improving adhesion of paints, rubber, and plastics to metal surfaces; cross-linking agent; condensation catalyst. 1, record 3, English, - tetrabutyl%20titanate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula : Ti(OC4H9)4 2, record 3, English, - tetrabutyl%20titanate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- titanate de tétrabutyle
1, record 3, French, titanate%20de%20t%C3%A9trabutyle
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Ti(OC4H9)4 2, record 3, French, - titanate%20de%20t%C3%A9trabutyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Caucho
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- titanato de tetrabutilo
1, record 3, Spanish, titanato%20de%20tetrabutilo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química : Ti(OC4H9)4 2, record 3, Spanish, - titanato%20de%20tetrabutilo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- three dimensional network
1, record 4, English, three%20dimensional%20network
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- three-dimensional network 2, record 4, English, three%2Ddimensional%20network
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 3, record 4, English, - three%20dimensional%20network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réseau tridimensionnel
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible. 3, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polyester glycol
1, record 5, English, polyester%20glycol
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 2, record 5, English, - polyester%20glycol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- glycol de type polyester
1, record 5, French, glycol%20de%20type%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- glycol polyester 1, record 5, French, glycol%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- difunctional reagent
1, record 6, English, difunctional%20reagent
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 2, record 6, English, - difunctional%20reagent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réactif difonctionnel
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9actif%20difonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
nous [...] sommes restés dans l'idée d'utiliser un diluant réactif difonctionnel qui jouera le rôle de plastifiant interne. Ce diluant, par sa présence, diminuera la viscosité du mélange fondu et augmentera son temps de gel. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9actif%20difonctionnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cross-linked network
1, record 7, English, cross%2Dlinked%20network
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- crosslinked network 2, record 7, English, crosslinked%20network
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 3, record 7, English, - cross%2Dlinked%20network
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réseau ponté
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- réseau réticulé 2, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20r%C3%A9ticul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé. 3, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible. 4, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rubbery modulus
1, record 8, English, rubbery%20modulus
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas). 2, record 8, English, - rubbery%20modulus
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It has been reported that the glassy and rubbery modulus of a curing resin is relatively insensitive to the degree of cure of the material. 3, record 8, English, - rubbery%20modulus
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coefficient caoutchoutique
1, record 8, French, coefficient%20caoutchoutique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-06-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Phraseology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- under high-temperature conditions
1, record 9, English, under%20high%2Dtemperature%20conditions
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
solid-state polymerization :Reaction of the active end-groups within a solid polymer. It may be intentional as in heating and drying nylon 66 to increase the final degree of polymerization; or it may be undesirable such as that which occurs in fibers under high-temperature conditions in tires that leads to increased degree of polymerization, cross-linking, and subsequent brittleness and loss of strength. 1, record 9, English, - under%20high%2Dtemperature%20conditions
Record 9, Key term(s)
- under high temperature conditions
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Phraséologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dans des conditions de température élevée
1, record 9, French, dans%20des%20conditions%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-06-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- solid-state polymerization
1, record 10, English, solid%2Dstate%20polymerization
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
solid-state polymerization :Reaction of the active end-groups within a solid polymer. It may be intentional as in heating and drying nylon 66 to increase the final degree of polymerization; or it may be undesirable such as that which occurs in fibers under high-temperature conditions in tires that leads to increased degree of polymerization, cross-linking, and subsequent brittleness and loss of strength. 1, record 10, English, - solid%2Dstate%20polymerization
Record 10, Key term(s)
- solid state polymerization
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- polymérisation à l'état solide
1, record 10, French, polym%C3%A9risation%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20solide
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-10-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- intermolecular reaction 1, record 11, English, intermolecular%20reaction
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cross-linking reaction between two adjacent molecular claims. 1, record 11, English, - intermolecular%20reaction
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- réaction intermoléculaire
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9action%20intermol%C3%A9culaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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