Effects of nanographene added to the matrix material at different rates on the Charpy impact energy

İbrahim Demirci; Ismail Saritas

Effects of nanographene added to the matrix material at different rates on the Charpy impact energy

İbrahim Demirci, Ismail Saritas

Abstract

In this study, the Charpy impact behaviors and hardness values of nanographene-added epoxies, which are used in the aviation and space, automotive, and maritime industries that require advanced technology, were investigated. The additive ratio of nanographene used as the filling material in the matrix should be determined. Otherwise, poorly determined additive ratios reduce the impact resistance of the epoxies. In this study, nano graphene additive rates were determined as 0.5%, 0.8% and 1.2% by weight. Charpy impact tests were performed on the epoxy composites at these ratios and their hardness values were determined. A comment was made regarding the link between the increased nanographene values and hardness.

Keywords

Nano Graphene, Charpy Impact Test, Hardness, Nanocomposites

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