Pot life意思

"Pot life" is a term used in the context of materials that undergo chemical reactions to harden or cure, such as resins, adhesives, and some types of paint. It refers to the amount of time that such a material remains workable or usable after it has been mixed and before it starts to harden.

The term comes from the idea that the material is typically sold in a container, such as a pot or a bucket, and the user has a limited amount of time to apply it before it becomes too hard to use. Once the pot life has expired, the material must be discarded or used in a way that does not require it to be workable.

Pot life can vary widely depending on the specific material and the conditions under which it is used, such as temperature and the presence of catalysts or other substances that can accelerate the curing process. Some materials have a very short pot life, on the order of minutes, while others may remain workable for hours or even days.