Mechanical and morphological properties of basalt filled polymer matrix composites

• Autorzy: Akinci A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of this work is to study the effect of basalt on physical, mechanical and morphological of the injection molded LDPE. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, the effect of basalt was investigated as a filler material in polymer matrix composite (PMC) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) was chosen as a matrix material. Findings: A variety of mechanical tests were performed on the resultant composites which has appropriate compositions. Tensile, flexural, density and hardness tests have been carried out and, the relationship between the basalt content and properties were examined. XRD and SEM facilities were applied on polished and fractured surfaces after flexural tests respectively. Research limitations/implications: In present study, it was found that, the content of basalt filler affected structural integrity and mechanical properties of composites. With increasing the amount of the basalt addition to the LDPE results in a decrease in elongation at break values. Originality/value: It is thought that the nucleating effect of the basalt leads to an increased rate in orientation of the polymer. The crystallization was increased by increasing the basalt content. Basalt addition was observed to be an alternative additive to the LDPE. If suitable coupling agents could be added to basalt and LDPE mixtures, the mechanical properties can possibly be increased.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

LDPE; basalt; fracture surface; mechanical properties

PL

LDPE; bazalt; powierzchnia przełomu; właściwości mechaniczne

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Archives of Materials Science and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 35, nr 1
• Strony: 29--32
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Akinci A.

• Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Sakarya University, Esentepe Campus, 54187, Adapazari, Turkey,

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