The irreversible effects of moisture exposure on anhydride‐crosslinked epoxy resin films are investigated by means of Fourier‐transform infrared spectra. Hydrolytic attack of water at the ester linkages is accelerated in alkaline media and is a mechanically activated process. Matrix hydrolysis is also enhanced in the presence of inorganic fillers.
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Antoon et al. (1981) studied this question.