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The effects of glass transition temperature (Tg ) on mechanical properties have been further demonstrated by the observation of adirect relationship between the Tg of an epoxy adhesive and its lap shear bond strength to metal at elevated test temperatures. An additive (coupling agent) which lowers the Tg from a point near or above the test temperature to below it causes a subsequent decrease in the strength of the system and generally increased cohesive failure. Therefore effects on the Tg of the adhesive are more important than on interfacial properties. The end result is that differential thermal analysis (DTA) can be utilized as a effective screening method for adhesives and additives, and can be a good indicator of maximum use temperature. From these data Tg can also be used to estimate adhesive strength at a given use temperature.
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Cassidy et al. (1972) studied this question.
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