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Effect of Fly-Ash on Thermal & Mechanical Properties of Polystyrene Fly-Ash Composites

Author(s):

Samiksha Tiwari , Department of Postgraduate studies and Research in Physics and Electronics, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur (M.P.), 482001; Arunendra Kumar Patel, Department of Postgraduate studies and Research in Physics and Electronics, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur (M.P.), 482001; Rakesh Bajpai, Department of Postgraduate studies and Research in Physics and Electronics, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur (M.P.), 482001

Keywords:

Micro-hardness, Tensile properties, DSC,PS, FA.

Abstract

Replacement of conventional materials by polymeric composites with improved mechanical performance is of immense importance for modern technology. The Tensile test (stress, strain and young’s modulus), Micro-hardness and Differintial Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) of composites were investigated. Fly-ash reinforced polystyrene composites have been prepared with solution casting method. Concentration of fly-ash was varied from 3% to 8 % by weight. Tensile properties were found to decrease with fly-ash addition, however, the Micro-hardness was found to increase with increasing fly-ash concentration .The DSC test gives good indication of improvement in thermal properties..

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Paper ID: IJSRDV4I21737
Published in: Volume : 4, Issue : 2
Publication Date: 01/05/2016
Page(s): 1744-1747

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