International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization · 2016 · 46 citations · 20 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsComposite MaterialsMaterial PropertiesPolymer CompositesPolymer NanocompositesPolymer-matrix CompositesStrength Of MaterialsComposite Mechanical PropertiesHardnessImpact StrengthPolyamideSilicon CarbideSilicon Carbide (Sic) MaterialsSilicon Carbide CompositesTensile Strength
In this article, the tensile strength, impact, and hardness properties of silicon carbide (SiC) reinforced with polyamide 6 (PA6) are described for the first time. The composites were fabricated by an injection molding method using the SiC with varying weight percentages. The tensile and hardness of SiC/PA6 composites showed a regular trend of increasing tensile strength, impact, and hardness properties with varying weight percentages until 10 wt% and impact strength of SiC/PA6 composites increased up to 5 wt% afterwards decreasing the mechanical properties of the composite with greater weight percentages. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) studies were carried out to evaluate the SiC/PA6 interactions. The results related to SiC/PA6 composites were compared with those obtained for pure PA6.
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