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Scanning electron microscopy studies of failure surfaces of short glass fibre — rubber composites

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The failure surfaces of short-glass fibre reinforced rubber composites have been examined by scanning electron microscopy. The tensile, tear, flexing and abrasion modes have been studied. The different modes generate typical fracture surfaces depending on the nature of the test. The technical properties of the composites with and without reinforcing carbon-black filler have been explained on the basis of fracture modes. For comparison, mixes without fibre have also been studied.

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  1. Rubber Technology Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology, 721302, Kharagpur, India

    V. M. Murthy, A. K. Bhowmick & S. K. De

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Murthy, V.M., Bhowmick, A.K. & De, S.K. Scanning electron microscopy studies of failure surfaces of short glass fibre — rubber composites. J Mater Sci 17, 709–716 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00540367

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