International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2578

Short Communication

Experimental approach to mechanical properties of natural rubber mixing with Calcium carbonate powder

Al-Mosawi A. I.1*, Ali M. M.1 and Mohmmed J. H.2
1Department of Machines and Equipments, Technical Institute of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq. 2Department of Materials, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 15 December 2012
  •  Published: 30 December 2012

Abstract

Mechanical properties of natural rubber (NR) and calcium carbonate as additive filler with amounts of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 parts per hundred (pphr) were studied. The influence of calcium carbonate content on hardness and tensile strength of NR were investigated. The results were obtained from the tests shown. NR hardness and tensile strength was enhanced after adding calcium carbonate powder and increasing these properties with increased percentage of powder as shown in the figures.

 

Key words: Natural rubber (NR), Calcium carbonate filler, mechanical properties.

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