Studies on effect of silane coupling agent on the mechanical properties of clay filled natural rubber

TitleStudies on effect of silane coupling agent on the mechanical properties of clay filled natural rubber
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsAlkadasi, NAN, Sarwade, BD, Kapadi, UR, Hundiwale, DG
JournalJournal of the Indian Chemical Society
Volume82
Issue11
Pagination985-988
Date PublishedNOV
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN0019-4522
Abstract

Effect of treatment of coupling agents bis(3-triethoxvsilylpropyl)tetrasulphide (Si-69)] on mechanical properties of composites made from natural rubber and clay is reported here. The treatment resulted in enhancement of mechanical properties of composites of the said rubber when compared with untreated clay composites separately. The properties under consideration were tensile strength, modulus at 100% and 400%, Young's modulus, elongation at break, hardness, etc. Tensile strength was improved by 118.75%, modulus at 400% was found to improve by 422% while Young's modulus also was improved by 133% when compared with untreated clay composites at 0.42 volume fraction.

Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Indian
Impact Factor (IF)0.145
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Polymer Science & Engineering