Table 3. Cure Behavior of Matrix Containing ENR 30 wt% with the Addition of Tungsten Powder

Amounts of tungsten Powder (vol.%) MH(lb-in) ML(lb-in) ΔM(MH-ML) ts2(min) t90(min) CRI(min−1)
0 13.72 4.40 9.32 2.00 14.40 8.06
10 25.63 7.95 17.68 2.65 51.23 2.06
30 35.19 11.54 23.64 1.88 40.18 2.61
50 44.55 18.96 25.59 2.17 22.72 4.87
60 49.62 22.86 26.76 2.08 19.68 5.68
(note) MH; maximum torque, ML; minimum torque, ts2; scorch time, t90; 90% cure time, CRI (Cure Rate Index); 100/t90-ts2, curing temperature; 180°C