Which consequence results when epoxy used in carbon fiber laminates undergoes excessive crosslinking?

💡 Explanation

Excessive crosslinking causes increased brittleness because the reaction creates more covalent bonds between polymer chains preventing chain movement; therefore, a brittle fracture occurs rather than plastic deformation because chains can't slide past each other.

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