Effect of Filler Content on the Performance of EpoxyPTW Composites
Joint Authors
Prabhu, Ravikantha
Sudheer, M.
Raju, K.
Bhat, Thirumaleshwara
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Abstract EN
This paper presents the mechanical and tribological characteristics of potassium titanate whisker (PTW) reinforced epoxy composites.
The effect of various test variables and material parameters on the friction and wear behavior of epoxy/PTW composites has been studied systematically.
Tribological tests were conducted on a pin-on-disc apparatus under dry sliding conditions.
Addition of PTW was found to improve the wear resistance of the composites and 15 wt% PTW filled epoxy exhibited lowest specific wear rate and highest friction coefficient compared to other test samples.
PTW additions showed beneficiary effect on density, hardness, and stiffness properties of composites; however, strength properties and ductility were found to decrease with the increasing content of PTW.
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of tensile fractured surfaces and worn-out surfaces of selected samples revealed different fracture mechanisms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sudheer, M.& Prabhu, Ravikantha& Raju, K.& Bhat, Thirumaleshwara. 2014. Effect of Filler Content on the Performance of EpoxyPTW Composites. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sudheer, M.…[et al.]. Effect of Filler Content on the Performance of EpoxyPTW Composites. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sudheer, M.& Prabhu, Ravikantha& Raju, K.& Bhat, Thirumaleshwara. Effect of Filler Content on the Performance of EpoxyPTW Composites. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1015926