The Effect of Adding Alumina Phases (alpha and amorphous) to Improve the Mechanical Properties (Compressive Strength and Hardness) of Polyester Matrix Composites

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  • Hanaa Dakhel Ahmed Institute of Applied Art, Baghdad, Iraq Author
  • Manal Flayeh Hasan Technical Engineering College, Baghdad, Iraq Author

Keywords:

Polymer matrix composites, alumina phases, polyester, mechanical properties

Abstract

In this research work, a polyester composite material was prepared to contain a matrix which is a polyester resin and reinforced with (15, 25, 35, and 45) (wt %) of alumina particles phases (crystal structure & amorphous). All samples were prepared according to the standard measurements. Mechanical tests were done for the polyester composite materials to calculate the compressive strength and hardness, and the results showed a significant improvement in the properties of the polyester composite material reinforced with alumina with phase crystal (corundum-α), also noted the positive effect of the increase in the weight of the particles on the properties of the polyester composite material with that this increase has given better results.

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Published

2014-11-01

How to Cite

Dakhel Ahmed, H. . ., & Flayeh Hasan, M. . (2014). The Effect of Adding Alumina Phases (alpha and amorphous) to Improve the Mechanical Properties (Compressive Strength and Hardness) of Polyester Matrix Composites. Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development, 18(6), 202-211. https://jeasd.uomustansiriyah.edu.iq/index.php/jeasd/article/view/931

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