Tensile strength of PMMA/N-ZrSio4 composites using dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA)

Rama Dona, Novita Dwi Purnamasari, Wiwit Wulandari, Allif Rosyidy Hilmi, Nur Aini Fauziyah, Suminar Pratapa*

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Abstract

This study aimed to determine the tensile strength and strain properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/nano-zircon (n-ZrSiO4) composites with various nano-zircon sizes. Wet milling method for 5 and 15 h without annealing treatment was used to obtain the nano-zircon powders. Results showed that milling for 15 hours can reduce zircon size up to 93 nm. Meanwhile, the composites were synthesized with zircon compositions of 1, 2.5, and 5 wt.%. Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) measurement were carried out to characterize the tensile-strain dependence on filler compositions of the PMMA/n-ZrSiO4 composites. The PMMA/n-ZrSiO4 composite with 5 wt.% and 15h milling zircon exhibited the highest tensile strength, ca. 10.02 MPa or 2 times of the pure PMMA. The tensile strength of the composites can be explained from the mean size and size distribution of the filler.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFunctional Materials
Subtitle of host publicationFundamental Research and Industrial Application
Editors Risdiana, Budhy Kurniawan, Darminto, A.A. Nugroho
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages228-233
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783035718690
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event5th International Conference on Functional Materials Science, ICFMS 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 11 Nov 202012 Nov 2020

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume1028 MSF
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Functional Materials Science, ICFMS 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period11/11/2012/11/20

Keywords

  • Dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA)
  • Nano-zircon
  • PMMA
  • Stress and strain

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