The process of irreversibly polymerizing a thermosetting plastic by subjecting it to a temperature-time profile
allowing partially composted materials to sit in a pile for a specified period of time as part of the maturing process in composting
The process by which synthetic materials form continuous films by various combinations of oxidation, solvent evaporation and heat of polymerization according to their basic resin structures
The act of vulcanization; a description of a definite time and temperature of vulcanization
The process of hydrating the Portland Cement in Cast Stone to a specified age or compressive strength in a warm, moist environment
The change in a material's physical properties by chemical reaction, which may be carried out by heat, irradiation or moisture
Curing is the biological process of stabilizing compost so that it is ready to be used as a planting media Curing takes place naturally, by setting compost to the side and letting it complete the compost process see also Finishing in the compost tutorial
In concrete application, the process in which mortar and concrete harden The length of time is dependent upon the type of cement, mix proportion, required strength, size and shape of the concrete section, weather and future exposure conditions The period may be 3 weeks or longer for lean concrete mixtures used in structures such as dams or it may be only a few days for richer mixes Favorable curing temperatures range from 50 to 70 degrees F Design strength is achieved in 28 days