Effect of hardener on mechanical properties of carbon fibre reinforced phenolic resin composites

Sulaiman, Sarina (2008) Effect of hardener on mechanical properties of carbon fibre reinforced phenolic resin composites. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology , 3 (1). pp. 79-86. ISSN 1823-4690

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Abstract

In this paper the effect of hardener on mechanical properties of carbon reinforced phenolic resin composites is investigated. Carbon fibre is one of the most useful reinforcement materials in composites, its major use being the manufacture of components in the aerospace, automotive, and leisure industries. In this study, carbon fibres are hot pressed with phenolic resin with various percentages of carbon fibre and hardener contents that range from 5-15%. Composites with 15% hardener content show an increase in flexural strength, tensile strength and hardness. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS), flexural strength and hardness for 15% hardener are 411.9 MPa, 51.7 MPa and 85.4 HRR respectively.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6797/33194 Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Composites, Thermoset, Resin, Carbon Fibre
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Sarina Sulaiman
Date Deposited:	13 Dec 2013 10:06
Last Modified:	13 Dec 2013 10:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/33194

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