Izod Impact Tests on Epoxy Matrix Composites Reinforced with Montmorillonite Clay Particulate
摘要
Montmorillonite clayMontmorillonite clay is a material of great interest for research purposes, presenting an interesting economic and technological potential for use in polymer compositesPolymer composites. Thus, this study evaluates the impactImpact resistance of an epoxyEpoxy matrix compositeCompositeComposite reinforced with montmorillonite clayMontmorillonite clay particulates. Formulations containing 0%, 5%, 10%, and 20% volumetric fraction of montmorillonite clayMontmorillonite clay were developed for Izod impactIzod impact testing, using standardized test specimens. An increase in impactImpact resistance is expected after the addition of montmorillonite clayMontmorillonite clay particulates compared to the formulation composed only of epoxyEpoxy.