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Effect of Particle Size of Filler on Properties of Nylon-6
Plastics & Paints Division University Institute of Chemical Technology,University of Mumbai, Matunga,Mumbai-400 019, India.
Plastics & Paints Division University Institute of Chemical Technology,University of Mumbai, Matunga,Mumbai-400 019, India.
- 1 Plastics & Paints Division University Institute of Chemical Technology,University of Mumbai, Matunga,Mumbai-400 019, India.
- 2 Plastics & Paints Division University Institute of Chemical Technology,University of Mumbai, Matunga,Mumbai-400 019, India.
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering·Volume 03 (2004)·Pages 23–31·Published 12 June 2004·DOI10.4236/jmmce.2004.31003
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Abstract
Particulate reinforced thermoplastic composites are designed to improve the properties and to lower the overall cost of engineering plastics. In this study the effects of adding mica with variable particle size on the mechanical, thermal, electrical and rheological properties of nylon-6 was investigated. Composites of nylon-6 with varying concentrations (viz. 5 to 40 weights %) of mica were prepared by twin screw extrusion. The composite showed improved mechanical, thermal as well electrical properties on addition of filler. It is also observed that mechanical properties, electrical properties as well as thermal properties increases with decrease in particle size.
KeywordsParticulate compositesnylon-6micafilled nylon properties
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