TY  - JOUR
T1  - EFFECTS OF SILICON CARBIDE, MILLSCALE, AND MAGNESIA PARTICULATES ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HYBRID UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN MATRIX COMPOSITES
AU  - Durowaye, Stephen
AU  - Sekunowo, Olatunde
AU  - Shittu, Shola
AU  - Duru, Precious
PY  - 2018
DA  - June
Y2  - 2018
JF  - Usak University Journal of Engineering Sciences
JO  - UUJES
PB  - Usak University
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2651-3447
SP  - 28
EP  - 37
VL  - 1
IS  - 1
LA  - en
AB  - Theefficacy of reinforcement of polyester resin matrix composites with hardceramic particles for optimal performance was studied. 5-25 wt. % of siliconcarbide, millscale, and magnesia particles were applied in reinforcingunsaturated polyester resin matrix by mould casting and the microstructural andmechanical characteristics of the composites were evaluated. There was uniformdistribution of silicon carbide, millscale, and magnesia particles in thepolymer composites matrix from the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) result. Thehighest mechanical properties in terms of ultimate tensile strength (73.75MPa), flexural strength (74.89 MPa), hardness (98.76 BHN), and impact energy(24.85 J) was exhibited by the hybrid composite at 15 wt. % reinforcement. Thisshows the efficacy of hybridisation and the high potential of the composite forwider applications.
KW  - Ceramic particles
KW  - polyester resin
KW  - hybridisation
KW  - mechanical properties
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UR  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/uujes/issue//415052
L1  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/495671
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