TY  - JOUR
TI  - Investigation of the Effect of Filling Ratio on Mechanical Properties of Pumice Filled Epoxy-Based Composites
AB  - This study attempted to filled epoxy, a widely used industrial material, with pumice, a cheap volcanic rock, in order to form a composite material. The objective was to evaluate the worth of the pumice and improve the mechanical properties of the epoxy. Composite samples with no filler, 10%, 20%, and 30% filler were produced. An ultrasonic mixer during manufacture made sure the powder was dispersed properly, and vacuuming stopped air pockets from accumulating in the composite. The mechanical characteristics of the composites were evaluated by compression testing, and the post-production distribution of the powder was observed using optical microscope pictures. Finally, XRF analysis was used to establish the composition of the pumice powder. The outcomes demonstrated that adding filler greatly enhanced the maximum stress and unit strain values of the composites. Optimum mechanical values were found in 20% pumice filled composite. The maximum stress value of the composite material with 20% filler was found to be 30.6 MPa, and the equivalent unit strain at this point was 0.049%, according to the mechanical test findings.
AU  - KOSEDAG, ERTAN
DO  - 10.29109/gujsc.1279794
PY  - 2023
JO  - Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Part C: Tasarım ve Teknoloji
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
SN  - 2147-9526
SP  - 431
EP  - 438
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/1184726
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