Research on the Mechanical Performance of Magnesium Hydroxide Whiskers/Polymer Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 826 ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Yu Zhi Jiang ◽  
Zhong Yang Zhang ◽  
Li Hua Wang

The modified and unmodified magnesium hydroxide whiskers (MH) were mixed with PE, PP, ABS matrix respectively. The mechanics performance of MH/polymer composites was tested by the universal testing machine. The effect of modified and unmodified MH whiskers addition on the performance of composite material mechanics was studied. The results show that the whiskers modified by sodium stearate had a significant mechanical improvement to the MH/PE, MH / PP and MH/ABS composites than unmodified whiskers. The content of modified MH whiskers added to PE, PP, ABS matrix materials are different when the best comprehensive mechanical properties are obtained, which are 20%20% and 40% respectively. Overall, the modified MH whiskers had a significant enhancement effect on the general plastics and engineering plastics.

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.17) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
N A. Rosli ◽  
R Hasan ◽  
W H. Ng ◽  
M K. Baharudin ◽  
M R. Alkahari

Lattice structures possess exceptional mechanical strength resulting in highly efficient load supporting systems. The lattice structure has been receiving interest in a variety of application areas and industries such as automotive, shipping and aeronautic. The metallic or polymer micro lattice structure can be categorized as lightweight and energy-absorbing structure. These characteristics are best applied to transportation part where the lightweight structure will help reduce its overall weight, thus increase the operational time since energy and cost consumption is a big concern in the industry these days. The aim of this study is to investigate relationship between process-properties and mechanical performance of polymer lattice structure. The lattice structure was designed by using SolidWorks software and fabricated using CubePro 3D printing machine. Compression test was performed by Instron 5585 universal testing machine to analyse the strength of the lattice structure. It was found that lattice structure manufactured with the setting of solid print strength, honeycomb print pattern, 70 µm layer thickness and strut diameter of 2.4 mm possesses the optimum mechanical property. 


2013 ◽  
Vol 300-301 ◽  
pp. 1289-1292
Author(s):  
Yu Zhi Jiang ◽  
Li Li Zhang ◽  
Zhong Yang Zhang ◽  
Li Hua Wang

magnesium hydroxide whiskers; ABS; mechanical properties Abstract: The magnesium hydroxide (MH) whiskers/ABS composites were prepared by melt-extrusion with whiskers as fillers. Zinc stearate was used as modifier to improve the compatibility of the composites. The mechanical properties of ABS enhanced by different cotents of magnesium hydroxide whiskers were tested by the RGT-10 universal testing machine. When the content of whiskers was 10%, The comprehensive mechanical properties of the composites were the best, the max load was 0.30KN, the elastic modulus was 0.16Gpa, the tensile strength was 20.11Mpa, the total elongation was 10.24%, the fracture strength was 2.05Mpa. The fracture morphology of the composites was analyzed by SEM, the higher contents of magnesium hydroxide whisker, the worse-distributed whisker in ABS matrix.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1303
Author(s):  
Michael Seidenstuecker ◽  
Thomas Schmeichel ◽  
Lucas Ritschl ◽  
Johannes Vinke ◽  
Pia Schilling ◽  
...  

This work aimed to determine the influence of two hydrogels (alginate, alginate-di-aldehyde (ADA)/gelatin) on the mechanical strength of microporous ceramics, which have been loaded with these hydrogels. For this purpose, the compressive strength was determined using a Zwick Z005 universal testing machine. In addition, the degradation behavior according to ISO EN 10993-14 in TRIS buffer pH 5.0 and pH 7.4 over 60 days was determined, and its effects on the compressive strength were investigated. The loading was carried out by means of a flow-chamber. The weight of the samples (manufacturer: Robert Mathys Foundation (RMS) and Curasan) in TRIS solutions pH 5 and pH 7 increased within 4 h (mean 48 ± 32 mg) and then remained constant over the experimental period of 60 days. The determination surface roughness showed a decrease in the value for the ceramics incubated in TRIS compared to the untreated ceramics. In addition, an increase in protein concentration in solution was determined for ADA gelatin-loaded ceramics. The macroporous Curasan ceramic exhibited a maximum failure load of 29 ± 9.0 N, whereas the value for the microporous RMS ceramic was 931 ± 223 N. Filling the RMS ceramic with ADA gelatin increased the maximum failure load to 1114 ± 300 N. The Curasan ceramics were too fragile for loading. The maximum failure load decreased for the RMS ceramics to 686.55 ± 170 N by incubation in TRIS pH 7.4 and 651 ± 287 N at pH 5.0.


2014 ◽  
Vol 620 ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Yan Zhang ◽  
Chun Xia He ◽  
Hang Song Yang ◽  
Jian Xiu Liu

In order to improve the comprehensive mechanics performance of AZ91 magnesium alloy which is used as car's material, the La element was added in AZ91 magnesium alloy and specimens was prepared by powder metallurgy method. The influence of La on microstructure, hardness and compression performance of AZ91 a magnesium alloy specimen was studied using metallographic electronic microscope, hardness tester, universal tension and compression testing machine. The experimental results show that when amount of La's addition is 1.2%, its mechanical performance is best, hardness is 67.1 HV, compressive strength is 115.8 MPa, increased respectively by 20.0% and 29.5% compared the AZ91 magnesium alloy substrate, and the grain refinement effect of AZ91 magnesium alloy is the best at this time.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 311-320
Author(s):  
Umurhurhu Benjamin ◽  
Uguru Hilary

The mechanical properties of eggplant fruit (cv. Bello) harvested at physiological maturity stage were evaluated in three storage periods (3d, 6d and 9d). These mechanical parameters (rupture force, rupture energy and deformation at rupture point) were measured under quasi compression loading, using the Universal Testing Machine (Testometric model). The fruit’s toughness and rupture power were calculated from the data obtained from the rupture energy and deformation at rupture point. Results obtained showed that mechanical properties of the Bello eggplant fruit exhibited strong dependence on the storage period. The results showed that as the Bello fruit stored longer, its rupture force and rupture energy decreased from 812 N to 411 N, and 5.58 Nm to 3.11 Nm respectively. While the rupture power decreased from 1.095 W to 0.353 W. On the contrary, the toughness and deformation at rupture increased from 0.270 mJ/mm3 to 0.403 mJ/mm3, and 16.99 mm to 25.22mm respectively during the 9 days storage period. The knowledge of the mechanical properties of fruits is important for their harvest and post-harvest operations, therefore, information obtained from this study will be useful in the design and development of machines for the mechanization of eggplant production.


2012 ◽  
Vol 479-481 ◽  
pp. 1145-1150
Author(s):  
Xiao Feng Xu ◽  
Wen Bin Yao ◽  
Jiu Hua Xu ◽  
Wei Zhang

In order to get the physical mechanics of gingko,hickory nut and their stalks, microprocessor controlled electronic universal testing machine (WDW-5E) was used to study the basic physical characteristics,pulling resistance and cutting resistance of their stalk in different harvest time and moisture contents. The impact of physical mechanics of cones and stalks on the picking process were analyzed and some concrete suggestions were put forward in the paper. This experimental study provides an important theory basis on designing and manufacturing different cones picking machine.


2011 ◽  
Vol 109 ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Yu Zhi Jiang ◽  
Li Li Zhang ◽  
Yan Bo Li

The magnesium hydroxide (MH) whiskers / ABS composites were prepared by melt-extrusion with modified whiskers as filler. The mechanical performances, including the tensile strength, elongation at break and elastic modulus, were tested by electronic universal testing machine. The results showed that with the increasing of the whisker dosage, the tensile strength and elongation at break reduced gradually, and the elastic modulus get maximum when it is 25%.The morphology on fracture of composites was analyzed by SEM. The conclusions are the whiskers of surface modifications can be evenly distributed in the composites and bond partly with ABS. that it is necessary to enhance the combine strength of interface on excellence performances of composites.


2012 ◽  
Vol 624 ◽  
pp. 279-282
Author(s):  
Feng Zhan ◽  
Nan Chun Chen

Talc was modified by aluminate coupling agent (ACA) before filling it into high density polypropylene (HDPP) to prepare talc/HDPP composites. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), wear testing machine, electronic universal testing machine, and impact testing machine were used to analyze the surface modification and the effects of modified talc on friction and mechanical properties of modified talc/HDPP composites. The results indicate that after modified the lamellar structure of talc particles are open and the dispersion of particles are improved, and the edges and corners of surface become softer. Friction properties indicate that when the talc content is 8 wt%, both µ and K are at a lower value, which show that have better wear resistance. The frictional surface is relatively smooth and no furrow trace has found. Mechanical properties show that with talc content increasing, tensile strength and flexural strength of composites increase.


2017 ◽  
Vol 732 ◽  
pp. 32-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming He Wang ◽  
Xiao Dong Du ◽  
Yu Kun Li ◽  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Hai Lin Su ◽  
...  

The as-cast microstructures and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Mg-Cu-Ti alloys with and without Sc were investigated by metallographic microscope, field emission scanning electron microscope, energy spectrum analysis, transmission electron microscope and universal testing machine. The result shows that adding 0.20wt.% Sc into the casting alloy can refine the grain, change the growth morphology from dendrite to fine equiaxed grain, and the morphology of eutectic Si by rough laminar structure into fine fibrous. The tensile strength of alloy with 0.20wt.% Sc is up to 304.4 MPa after T6 heat treated, which is close to that of 6061 forging aluminum alloy.


2014 ◽  
Vol 915-916 ◽  
pp. 992-995
Author(s):  
Shuang Liu ◽  
Wei Tan Cui ◽  
Hong Wu Zhang ◽  
Yong Quan Ma

The fracture reasons of 500kV high-voltage disconnectors hoops were analyzed. The fracture appearance, composition of chemical elements, metallographic, mechanical properties of the fractured hoops were investigated by ICP-AES, SEM, optical microscope, brinell hardness tester, universal testing machine. The test results that one reason is substandard products of this batch hoop. The composition of chemical elements and mechanical properties is fails to comply with applicable standards prescribed and the casting defects are found. Another reason is that the large pre-tightening force and tightens reverse order.


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