Which term describes the initial strength of a material when first applied and not yet cured?

• A. Fresh-cut PUR
• B. Green Strength
• C. Impedance
• D. Gasket

Answer: (B)

Green strength describes the initial holding power of a material when it’s first applied and not yet cured. It’s the temporary strength the adhesive provides as it begins to set, enough to keep the bond in place during handling and positioning before full cure. In auto glass installations, this early strength is crucial so the windshield stays correctly aligned while the adhesive continues to cure to its final strength. Fresh-cut PUR might refer to the adhesive’s fresh state, but it doesn’t specify the early holding power. Impedance and a gasket relate to electrical properties and sealing, not the initial bond strength of the adhesive.