Investigation of Characterization and Mechanical Performances of Al2O3 and SiC Reinforced PA6 Hybrid Composites

Abstract

In this study, the influence of different weight percentages of alumina oxide (Al2O3) and silicon carbide (SiC) reinforcement on the mechanical properties of Polyamide (PA6) composite is investigated. Test specimens of pure PA6, 85 wt% PA6 + 10 wt% Al2O3 + 5 wt% SiC and 85 wt% PA6 +10 wt% SiC + 5 wt% Al2O3 are prepared using an injection molding machine. To investigate the mechanical behaviors tensile test, impact test, flexural test, and hardness test were conducted in accordance with ASTM standards. Experimental results indicated that the mechanical properties, such as tensile, impact, hardness, and flexural strength were considerably higher than the pure PA6. The tensile fracture morphology and the characterization of PA6 hybrid composites were observed by scanning electron microscope and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic method. Further, thermogravimetric analysis confirms the thermal stability of PA6 hybrid composites. The reinforcing effects of Al2O3 and SiC on the mechanical properties of PA6 hybrid composites were compared and interpreted in this paper. Improved mechanical and thermal characteristics were observed by the addition of small amount of Al2O3 and SiC simultaneously reinforced with the pure PA6.