Study of the strength and erosive behavior of CaCO3/glass fiber reinforced polyester composite

• DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2008.104
• Publication Date: 2008-12-01T17:31:21Z
• Authors: M. G. Yilmaz; H. Unal; A. M. Mimaroglu
• Keywords: Polymer composites; Chemical technology; Polymer Science; TA401-492; TP1-1185; 02 engineering and technology; CaCO3; strength; erosion; 0210 nano-technology; Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials

In this study, the strength and erosive characteristics of CaCO3 filled unsaturated polyester/glass fiber (UPR/GFR) composite are evaluated.Samples UPR with 40, 50 60 wt% content different particle sizes 1, 2, 3, 5 10 micron were prepared tested under tensile loading, indentation erosion conditions.The strength, hardness wear rate (UPR composite)/CaCO3 obtained evaluated.The results showed that higher is percentage in smaller size, resistance glass reinforced/unsaturated polyester (UPR-GFR).Furthermore, highest at 90° impingement angle.Finally show UPR/GFR a brittle manner.