RAFFIA NUT POWDER REINFORCING FILLER IN UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN
Abstract
The study determined the degree of reinforcement that is attainable with different percent composition of different particle sizes included 150µm, 180µm, 300µm, 425µm. And the percentage composition used were 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% for each of the resultant composite, the mechanical property was tested. The tensile test revealed an increase in tensile strength to the point of 20% filler reinforce at which it begins to deteriorate. The tensile strength of the reinforced composite is greater than the unreinforced, the aim of achieving high strength, and reducing the volume of the polyester used, and reduction in cost of production were all achieved.
KEYWORDS: Raffia Nut Powder, Filler, Unsaturated Polyester Resin, Tensile strength.
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