Influence of Calcium Carbonate on Mechanical Properties of Kenaf/Epoxy Composites

Alfian Hudan Laksana, Citrakara Upendra Snehabhandana Kusuma Himawan, Mashudi Mashudi

Abstract


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.

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Kenaf fibers; Hybrid composite; Epoxy; Mechanical properties

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26905/jtmt.v20i1.11407

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