Influence of Calcium Carbonate on Mechanical Properties of Kenaf/Epoxy Composites
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https://doi.org/10.26905/jtmt.v20i1.11407Keywords:
Kenaf fibers, Hybrid composite, Epoxy, Mechanical propertiesAbstract
The aim of this paper is to study the influence of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) particle content on mechanical properties of kenaf/epoxy composites. The composite was prepared by hand lay-up process. Different particle loadings were prepared; namely, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%, 20% weight percent. Tensile, impact and density of the developed CaCO3/kenaf/epoxy hybrid composites were evaluated and compared. The analysis of the result revealed that incorporation of CaCO3 particle into the kenaf/epoxy composites decreased their tensile strength. Impact strength increased by addition of 2.5% CaCO3 content. CaCO3 particle loading decreased density of the composite.References
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