Mechanical properties of interpenetrating phase composites using open-cell Al foams with natural rubber and polyethylene

Authors

  • Kunmutta Angamnuaysiri Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
  • Seksak Asavavisithchai Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

Interpenetrating phase composite, Aluminium foam, Microstructure, Mechanical properties

Abstract

Interpenetrating phase composites (IPCs) were produced by conventional casting process, in vacuum atmosphere, using open-cell Al foams as matrix, and filled with either natural rubber or polyethylene. Mechanical properties of IPCs strongly depends on types of polymeric phases. It is found that the IPCs with polyethylene show an increase in compressive strength as well as failure strain. However, a large decrease of compressive strength is observed in the IPCs with natural rubber, as a result of cracks along the interface between Al foam and the rubber. These cracks are distributed throughout foam structure in the IPCs.

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Published

2015-12-30

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K. Angamnuaysiri and S. Asavavisithchai, “Mechanical properties of interpenetrating phase composites using open-cell Al foams with natural rubber and polyethylene”, J Met Mater Miner, vol. 25, no. 2, Dec. 2015.

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2015)

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