Open AccessENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON ACTIVATED CARBON REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE
Author(s) -
D. Vivek,
Sindhu Kamat,
Chaitanya Dosakayala,
Vijayalakshmi Bharathi K
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of engineering applied science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-2143
DOI - 10.33564/ijeast.2020.v04i09.027
Subject(s) - activated carbon , composite number , carbon fibers , materials science , chemical engineering , composite material , chemistry , organic chemistry , adsorption , engineering
The objective of this study is to know the moisture absorption rate and its behavior (Swelling) of the Activated Carbon Reinforced Polymer Composite when it is subjected to mineral water, saline water, and moist soil environments. The composite is made up of activated carbon (reinforcement) that is taken by 1%, 2%, and 3% against the weight of composite material. The epoxy is taken in a separate beaker by weights of 99%, 98%, and 97% to that of the composite material, and about 10% (of epoxy) hardener is added and stirred mechanically, after a while the activated carbon is added slowly and gently stirred until a fine mixture is obtained. The mixture is now poured into a rectangular silicone mold, and is now left alone to cure under standard atmospheric conditions for 2 days. The solid particle erosion behavior of carbon and the reinforced epoxy composite has been characterized. The erosive wear of these composites has been evaluated at different impingement angles.