The Effect of Different Sizes "Batu Reput" (Dolomite) as a Filler in SMR L and ENR-50
The effects of different sizes of Batu Reput (Dolomite) filler which are smaller size (<63μm) and bigger size (75-150μm) on tensile and morphological properties of Batu Reput (Dolomite) filled SMR L and epoxidized natural rubber (ENR-50) blends were investigated. Results indicated that, the tensile properties, such as tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (Eb) and stress at 100% elongation (M100) of Batu Reput (Dolomite) filled SMR L higher than Batu Reput (Dolomite) filled ENR-50 blends, particularly, at 15 phr of smaller size of Batu Reput (Dolomite). The scanning electron microscopy studies proved, Batu Reput (Dolomite) filled SMR L illustrated a higher Batu Reput (Dolomite) - SMR L matrix interaction compared with Batu Reput (Dolomite) filled ENR-50.