In:
International Journal of Advance Research and Innovation, Journal Press India, Vol. 6, No. 3 ( 2018), p. 144-146
Abstract:
This paper aims to determine the effect on performance parameter of furnace and microwave compressive molded polymer composite consisting polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and epoxy matrix reinforced by coconut fiber. The influences of heat on the mechanical properties of the composites were analyzed. The volumetric amounts of fiber and the matrix were kept same for all the samples that are arranged in randomly oriented discontinues form however there is difference in temperature and heating device. The muffle furnace has external heating whereas microwave gives internal heating via radiation. Tensile test, hardness test, charpy impact test and bi-degradability test were carried out to evaluate the characteristics of the material. It was observed that the PVA and Epoxy was blended together and the heat provided eliminated the air voids in the composite, had good dispersion of fiber and interfacial adhesion between them. It showed slight variation on the mechanical characteristics and led to the conclusion that the material is most useful when strength to weight ratio is needed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2347-3258
DOI:
10.51976/ijari.631819
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Journal Press India
Publication Date:
2018
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