Abstract
New and improved toughened epoxy hybrids containing a combination of rubbery and rigid dispersion phases have been produced. The rubbery phase was CTBN rubber while the rigid filler was either metastable ZrO//2 powder or short Al//2O//3 fibre. The microstructures of the fracture surfaces have been studied and correlated with fracture resistance. Micromechanisms of toughening and failure processes are identified and discussed.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 241-246 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Forum |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering