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Introduction<\/h3>\n

Polyurethane (PU) is a high-performance polymer material and is widely used in many fields such as construction, automobile, home appliances, and furniture. Its excellent physical properties, chemical stability and processing flexibility make it one of the indispensable and important materials in modern industry. In the construction industry, polyurethane foam materials are widely used in thermal insulation projects in walls, roofs, floors and other parts due to their excellent thermal insulation properties and durability. However, to give full play to the performance advantages of polyurethane materials, the selection and use of catalysts are crucial. <\/p>\n

NIAX Catalyst is a series of highly efficient polyurethane catalysts developed by DuPont. Since the 1960s, this series of products has been widely used worldwide. NIAX catalysts can not only significantly improve the foaming speed and density control of polyurethane foam, but also improve the mechanical properties, dimensional stability and weather resistance of the foam. These characteristics make the application of NIAX catalysts particularly prominent in building thermal insulation materials. <\/p>\n

This article will discuss in detail the key contributions of NIAX catalysts in building thermal insulation materials, including their impact on the performance of polyurethane foam, specific application scenarios, product parameters and related domestic and foreign research progress. By citing a large number of literature, especially authoritative foreign journals and famous domestic literature, this article aims to provide readers with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding, helping relevant practitioners better select and apply NIAX catalysts, thereby improving the overall building insulation materials. Performance and market competitiveness. <\/p>\n

Basic Principles and Characteristics of Polyurethane Materials<\/h3>\n

Polyurethane (PU) is a polymer compound produced by the reaction of isocyanate and polyol (Polyol). The basic reaction formula is as follows:<\/p>\n

[ R-NCO + HO-R\u2019 rightarrow R-NH-CO-O-R\u2019 ]<\/p>\n

Where, R and R’ represent different organic groups. Depending on the reaction conditions, polyurethane can form a variety of forms, such as soft foam, rigid foam, elastomer, coating and adhesive. Among building insulation materials, Rigid Polyurethane Foam (RPUF) is a commonly used form because of its excellent thermal insulation properties, lightweight, high strength and good dimensional stability. <\/p>\n

1. Preparation process of rigid polyurethane foam<\/h4>\n

The preparation of rigid polyurethane foam is usually done by one-step or two-step method. One-step method refers to mixing all raw materials (isocyanate, polyol, catalyst, foaming agent, surfactant, etc.) and directly injecting them into the mold, and forming foam through chemical reactions. The two-step rule is to prepare the prepolymer in the step first, and then add foaming agents and other additives to foam. Either way, the action of the catalyst is crucial. <\/p>\n

In the preparation process, the main function of the catalyst is to accelerate the reaction between isocyanate and polyols, ensuring that the foam can foam and cure quickly in a short time. At the same time, the catalyst can also adjust the reaction rate to avoid excessively fast or slow reactions that lead to uneven foam structure or degradation of performance. In addition, the catalyst can also affect key performance indicators such as foam density, pore size distribution and mechanical strength. <\/p>\n

2. Performance characteristics of polyurethane foam<\/h4>\n

The reason why rigid polyurethane foam is widely used in building insulation materials is mainly due to its excellent performance in the following aspects:<\/p>\n