Preparation of Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites and Studying Their Mechanical Properties Using some Inorganic Additives

Authors

Jalil Raheef Ugal, Department of Chemistry, College of Science for Woman, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Raghad Mohammed Hasson, Department of Chemistry, College of Science for Woman, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

In this study, three inorganic nano additives, namely: CaCO3, Al2O3, and SiO2 were used to prepare nanocomposites of unsaturated polyester in order to modify their mechanical properties, i.e. tensile strength, elongation, impact, and hardness. The results indicated that all the three additives were effective in improving the mechanical properties up to 4% by weight. The effectiveness of them follows the order: CaCO3 > Al2O3 > SiO2. This is due to their particle size in which CaCO3 (13nm), Al2O3 (20-30nm), and SiO2 (15-20nm).

Keywords

Unsaturated Polyester Resin, Nano Composites, Additives.

Article Type

Supplemental Issue

How to Cite this Article

Ugal, Jalil Raheef and Hasson, Raghad Mohammed (2016) "Preparation of Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites and Studying Their Mechanical Properties Using some Inorganic Additives," Baghdad Science Journal: Vol. 13: Iss. 2, Article 27.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21123/bsj.2016.13.2.2NCC.0010