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To: Bullish

I mean, somebody puts glue on the seat, then some time later somebody sits on it. Wouldn’t the glue be dry by then?


20 posted on 12/07/2013 8:38:12 PM PST by Argus
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To: Argus

“I mean, somebody puts glue on the seat, then some time later somebody sits on it. Wouldn’t the glue be dry by then?”

No, it acts like a time delay adhesive when a rather thick layer is used.

From Wiki:

“In general, cyanoacrylate is an acrylic resin that rapidly polymerises in the presence of water (specifically hydroxide ions), forming long, strong chains, joining the bonded surfaces together. Because the presence of moisture causes the glue to set, exposure to normal levels of humidity in the air causes a thin skin to start to form within seconds, which very greatly slows the reaction.”

Then when bare skin hit it, it bonds instantly.


44 posted on 12/07/2013 9:44:41 PM PST by ltc8k6
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