Properties:
i) They have good chemical resistance.
ii) They have low shrinkage during curing.
iii) They possess good electrical resistance.
iv) These compounds can be used in solid and liquid form.
v) They have good adhesive property as they can be cured without application of heat.
Applications :- 1. Epoxy resins are best suited for bonding of insulating materials such as porcelain, wood, metal, ceramic, glass articles. 2. Laminates as well as insulating varnishes are prepared from epoxy resins. 3. A trade name for common epoxy resin type adhesive is araldite which is used in air-craft industry, automobiles, bicycles, golf club, snow boards etc. 4. Due to their electrical resistance they are widely used in making insulators, bushings etc. for high voltage.