| Amino-functional silanes may be used as curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy and urethane functional resins (often silicone based resins are used). They have the additional advantage that the silanol groups also react with each other to form siloxane (Si-O-Si) bonds, a process known as condensation. This silane crosslinking can improve the strength and wear resistance of the coating due to the extreme stability of the Si-O-Si network. |
