IMPROVED SOME PROPERTIES OF HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE SYNTHESIS USING FIBER GLASS FOR PIPES AND RESERVOIRS APPLICATIONS

Authors

  • Najim A Saad University of Babylon
  • Ali A Ameer University of Babylon
  • Mays S Mahmood University of Babylon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32852/iqjfmme.Vol18.Iss1.80

Keywords:

High density polyethylene, Short Glass fiber, Tensile strength, Impact, Hardness

Abstract

In this paper, the effect of surface modification of short glass fiber on some properties of
high-density polyethylene composite was investigated. The chemical treatment of short glass
fiber (SGF) with solvent ethanol was achieved, and composites with weight fraction (0.5, 2.5,
4wt. %) were fabricated. Mechanical behavior tests include (tensile strength, impact, and
hardness tests) and structure test (FTIR) were used. Values of mechanical tests for treated
short glass fiber – reinforced High density polyethylene composites were much better than
the neat high density polyethylene. The tensile strength value of composite from (37 to 41
MPa), impact strength from (83 J/m² to 100 J/m²), and hardness from (64 to 86 N/m²). Result
of FTIR test showed physical reaction without the formation of new peaks.

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Published

2018-07-31

How to Cite

Saad, N. A., Ameer, A. A., & Mahmood, M. S. (2018). IMPROVED SOME PROPERTIES OF HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE SYNTHESIS USING FIBER GLASS FOR PIPES AND RESERVOIRS APPLICATIONS. THE IRAQI JOURNAL FOR MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING, 18(1), 146–153. https://doi.org/10.32852/iqjfmme.Vol18.Iss1.80