International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
Table 1 Physical and mechanical properties of bio-EPDM foam with TBNRs
From: Bio-EPDM/tungsten oxide nanocomposite foam with improved thermal storage and sea water resistance
Properties | Specimens | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
T-0 | T-1 | T-2 | T-3 | |
Sp. Gr. | 0.154 | 0.148 | 0.150 | 0.151 |
Hardness (Asker C) | 24 ± 1 | 21 ± 1 | 21 ± 1 | 20 ± 1 |
Tensile strength (kg/cm2) | 6.20 | 7.15 | 5.60 | 4.20 |
Elongation (%) | 977 | 935 | 850 | 690 |
Tear strength (kg/cm) | 3.15 | 2.75 | 2.95 | 2.25 |
Compression set (%) | 67.5 | 66.7 | 67.6 | 69.8 |