Sugru

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sugru

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the product classification?Patented, multi-purpose, non-slumping adhesive silicone rubber
2. What is the curing mechanism?Air-curing via reaction with atmospheric oxygen and moisture
3. What is Sugru and how does it work?Sugru is a silicone rubber putty that starts like playdough and hardens into a rubbery glue when exposed to air. It can stick to many surfaces like plastic, metal, glass, and even fabric.
4. How long does it take for Sugru to harden?It usually takes about 24 hours for Sugru to fully cure, and during that time it stays soft enough to shape.

Rheological Modifiers: Additives that control a fluid's flow properties, crucial for non-slumping behavior.
Cross-linking Agents: Chemical compounds that form bonds between polymer chains, creating a solid network.
Substrates: The surface or material onto which an adhesive is applied.