GLUE Ontology
type: Ontology
abstract: An ontology that describes adhesives, related substrates, materials and applications.
created: March 30th, 2025
creator: Anastasia Dimou
creator: Ioannis Dasoulas
creator: Jeroen Jordens
creator: Simon Vandevalle
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
version info: 1.0.0

adhesionApplication
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: Adhesion Application
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and a type of application it is commonly used in

adhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: Adhesion Quality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with a material family.

adhesionQualityMaterialFamily
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Adhesion Quality
range: Material Family
comment: A relation between an adhesion quality estimation for an adhesive type and the material family the estimation corresponds to.

adhesiveFamily
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: Adhesive Family
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the adhesive family it belongs to.

baseMaterial
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Substrate
range: Material
comment: A relation between a substrate and the base material it consists of

ceramicAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with ceramics.

compositeAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with composites.

ferroMetalAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with ferrous metals.

glassAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with glass.

industry
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Adhesion Application
range: Industry
comment: A relation between an adhesion application and an industry it is commonly applied

materialFamily
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Substrate
range: Material Family
comment: A relation between a substrate and the material family it is categorized as

nonFerroMetalAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with non-ferrous metals.

resistantToSolvent
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: Solvent
comment: A relation between an adhesive and a solvent it is resistant to

rubberAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with rubbers.

steelAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with steel.

thermoplasticAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with thermoplastic.

thermosetAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with thermoset.

woodAdhesionQuality
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: adhesionQuality
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the quality of adhesion it achieves with wood.

adhesionQualityEstimation
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesion Quality
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesion quality estimation entity and the relative value of the estimation

adhesiveCost
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the estimation of its cost (in Euros) per mililiter (ml) based on amount paid for small scale tubes.

adhesiveMaxElongation
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its max elongation percentage

chemicalDetachability
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and its relative ability to be detached chemically

chemicalResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to withstand chemicals

complexModulus
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its resistance to deformation of the sample (in MPa)

creepResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to withstand creep

curingTimeEstimation
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and an estimation of time it requires to cure/harden

eModulus
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its material's elasticity (in MPa)

environmentalResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
domain: Substrate
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or a substrate and its relative ability to withstand environmental conditions

fatigueStrengthLowerBound
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the lower bound of the highest stress that it can withstand for 10^7 cycles without breaking (in MPa)

fatigueStrengthUpperBound
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the upper bound of the highest stress that it can withstand for 10^7 cycles without breaking (in MPa)

freshWaterResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to withstand fresh water

humidityResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to withstand humidity

idealApplicationThickness
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the ideal thickness (in mm) it should be applied

isMagnetic
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: boolean
comment: A relation between a substrate and a value defining whether it is magnetic or not

maxApplicationRelativeHumidity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and its maximum relative humidity percentage

maxApplicationTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive or a type of adhesives and the maximum temperature (in °C) it should be applied

maxApplicationThickness
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the maximum thickness (in mm) it should be applied

maxCuringTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the maximum temperature it can be cured (in °C)

maxDetachmentTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and the maximum temperature that can cause separation of the bonded parts (in °C)

maxDissipationFactor
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and an estimation of its maximum signal attenuation as the signal propagates down the transmission line (using dielectric loss tangent)

maxElectricalConductivity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and an estimation of its maximum reciprocal of electrical resistivity (in %IACS)

maxGapFillingCapability
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and its maximum estimated gap filling capability (in mm)

maxGlassTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the maximum estimated temperature at which the glass transition can occur (in °C)

maxGravityHardener
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the maximum specific gravity or density of the hardener in g/cm³

maxGravityResin
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the maximum specific gravity or density of the resin in g/cm³

maxMeltingTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate ant the maximum estimated temperature at which it changes state from solid to liquid (in °C)

maxMixedViscosity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its maximum viscosity of the hardener in mPa.s

maxOpenTime
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and amount of time (in minutes) after its application to the substrate during which it retains its ability to adhere to and bond

maxPolymerTransitionTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: Maximum estimated temperature at which amorphous polymers undergo a transition from glassy to rubbery state (in °C)

maxPotLife
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the maximum period of time (in minutes) during which it maintains its workable properties after it's been mixed.

maxResistanceTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the maximum temperature it can withstand (in °C)

maxServiceTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the maximum estimated temperature at which it can be used in a load-bearing component without oxidation (in °C)

maxShearStrength
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and its maximum estimated shear strength (in N/mm^2)

maxSpecificHeatCapacity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the maximum estimated amount of heat that must be added to one unit of its mass to cause an increase of one unit of temperature (in J/kg°C)

maxStorageTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its maximum recommended storage temperature in °C

maxSubstrateCost
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the maximum estimated cost to acquire a kilo of it in euros.

maxThermalConductivity
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: thermalConductivity
comment: A relation between an adhesive or a substrate and a minimum estimation of its ability to conduct heat (in W/m.°C)

maxThermalExpansionCoefficient
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and an estimation of the maximum tendency of its matter to increase in length area, or volume in response to an increase in temperature (in μstrain/°C)

maxToughness
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the maximum estimation of its ability to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing (in kJ/m^2)

maxViscosityHardener
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its maximum viscosity of the hardener in mPa.s

maxViscosityResin
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its maximum viscosity of the resin in mPa.s

maxWaterAbsorption
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and a maximum estimation of its ability to absorb water when immersed in it measured in percentage of water it absorbs in 24 hours

maxWaterVaporTransmission
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and a maximum estimation of the passage of water vapor through it (in g*mm/m^2*day)

mechanicalDetachability
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and its relative ability to be detached mechanically

minApplicationRelativeHumidity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and its minimum relative humidity percentage

minApplicationTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive or a type of adhesives and the minimum temperature (in °C) it should be applied

minApplicationThickness
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the minimum thickness (in mm) it should be applied.

minCuringTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the minimum temperature it can be cured (in °C)

minDetachmentTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and the minimum temperature that can cause separation of the bonded parts (in °C)

minDissipationFactor
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and an estimation of its minimum signal attenuation as the signal propagates down the transmission line (using dielectric loss tangent)

minElectricalConductivity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and an estimation of its minimum reciprocal of electrical resistivity (in %IACS)

minGapFillingCapability
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and its minimum estimated gap filling capability (in mm)

minGlassTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the minimum estimated temperature at which the glass transition can occur (in °C)

minGravityHardener
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the minimum specific gravity or density of the hardener in g/cm³

minGravityResin
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the minimum specific gravity or density of the resin in g/cm³

minMeltingTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate ant the minimum estimated temperature at which it changes state from solid to liquid (in °C)

minMixedViscosity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its minimum viscosity of the hardener in mPa.s

minPolymerTransitionTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: Minimum estimated temperature at which amorphous polymers undergo a transition from glassy to rubbery state (in °C)

minPotLife
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the minimum estimate of the period of time (in minutes) during which it maintains its workable properties after it's been mixed.

minResistanceTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the minimum temperature it can withstand (in °C)

minServiceTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the minimum estimated temperature at which it can be used in a load-bearing component without oxidation (in °C)

minShearStrength
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and its minimum estimated shear strength (N/mm^2)

minSpecificHeatCapacity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the minimum estimated amount of heat that must be added to one unit of its mass to cause an increase of one unit of temperature (in J/kg°C)

minStorageTemperature
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its minimum recommended storage temperature in °C

minSubstrateCost
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the minimum estimated cost to acquire a kilo of it in euros

minThermalConductivity
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: thermalConductivity
comment: A relation between an adhesive or a substrate and a maximum estimation of its ability to conduct heat (in W/m.°C)

minThermalExpansionCoefficient
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and an estimation of the minimum tendency of its matter to increase in length area, or volume in response to an increase in temperature (in μstrain/°C)

minToughness
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the minimum estimation of its ability to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing (in kJ/m^2)

minViscosityHardener
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its minimum viscosity of the hardener in mPa.s

minViscosityResin
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its minimum viscosity of the resin in mPa.s

minWaterAbsorption
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and a minimum estimation of its ability to absorb water when immersed in it measured in percentage of water it absorbs in 24 hours

minWaterVaporTransmission
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and a minimum estimation of the passage of water vapor through it (in g*mm/m^2*day)

organicSolventResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or a substrate and its relative ability to withstand organic solvents

peelResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the peel resistance of its bonds (in N/mm)

polymerType
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and its polymer type

resinHardenerRatio
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its ratio between the volume of resin over the volume of hardener which should be mixed

saltWaterResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to withstand salt water

sealingQuality
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and its relative effectiveness in preventing the passage of air, moisture, dust or other substances through a bonded joint

shearStrengthDegree
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive type and the degree of its shear strength, classified as low, medium or high

shelfLife
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and its maximum recommended time it can be stored (in months)

shockResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to withstand shock

strongAlkalisResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to withstand strong alkalis

substrateMaxElongation
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the its maximum ductility. It is expressed as a percentage, and it is the maximum ratio of change in axial length with the application of a tensile force to the original length of the specimen

substrateMaxYoungModulus
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the maximum estimated tensile or compressive stiffness when the force is applied lengthwise (in GPa)

substrateMinElongation
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the its minimum ductility. It is expressed as a percentage, and it is the minimum ratio of change in axial length with the application of a tensile force to the original length of the specimen

substrateMinYoungModulus
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the minimum estimated tensile or compressive stiffness when the force is applied lengthwise (in GPa)

substrateTensileStrengthLowerBound
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the lower bound of the maximum amount of stress it can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking (in MPa)

substrateTensileStrengthUpperBound
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between a substrate and the upper bound of the maximum amount of stress it can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking (in MPa)

thermalConductivity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
domain: Substrate
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive or a substrate and an estimation of its ability to conduct heat (in W/m.°C)

transparency
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Substrate
range: string
comment: A relation between a substrate and a its quality of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen

uvResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or a substrate and its relative ability to withstand uv radiation

vibrationsDamping
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive Family
range: string
comment: A relation between an adhesive family and its relative ability to absorve vibrational energy

viscosityTemperatureValidity
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Adhesive
range: float
comment: A relation between an adhesive and the temperature validity of its viscosity in °C

waterResistance
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: environmentalResistance
comment: A relation between an adhesive type or substrate and its relative ability to resist water

Brand
type: Class

Product
type: Class

Adhesion Application
type: Class
comment: A task that an addhesive is typically used in.

Adhesion Quality
type: Class
comment: A quality estimation of an adhesive type

Adhesive
type: Class
subclass of: Product
comment: A non-metallic substance applied to one or both surface of two separate items that binds them together and resists their separation

Adhesive Family
type: Class
comment: A family of common adhesives, categorized by method of adhesion.

Industry
type: Class
comment: A generally categorized brand of economic activity

Material Family
type: Class
comment: A category of materials that a substrate belongs in

Solvent
type: Class
comment: A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution

Substrate
type: Class
comment: A material surface

Material
type: Class