Tensile and Physical Properties of Unsaturated Polyester/Potash Feldspar Composites: The Effect of Potash Feldspar Loading
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2018Author
Haliza, Jaya
Nik Noriman, Zulkepli
Omar S., Dahham
Nazmizan, Muhammad
Normah, Abdul Latip
Aini, A.K.
Breesem, Khalid M.
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In order to reduce the cost and improve the performance of potash feldspar
(PF)/unsaturated polyester (UP) composites, the effects of potash feldspar loading towards
mechanical, physical, and morphology of UP/PF composites were studied. In this study, the
UP/PF composites with varies ratio of potash feldspar (2.50, 5.00, 7.50, and 10.00 phr) were
prepared by using casting technique. The results showed that the potash feldspar can
improve mechanical properties of UP/PF composites effectively. For the best tensile and
flexural properties of UP/PFF composites, the appropriate amount of potash feldspar was
5.00 phr. The potash feldspar amount for preparation of UP/PFF composites should be based
on the processing requirements and the demands for different working conditions.