Investigation of Mechanical and Thermal Behaviour of Aluminium Hydroxide/Epoxy composite filled with Silica Aerogel Material

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2015 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 2 Issue 11

Year of Publication : 2015

Authors : Shashikanta.S.A, Ravigouda Patil, Dr.Thippeswamy Ekbote

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V2I11P101

How to Cite?

Shashikanta.S.A, Ravigouda Patil, Dr.Thippeswamy Ekbote, "Investigation of Mechanical and Thermal Behaviour of Aluminium Hydroxide/Epoxy composite filled with Silica Aerogel Material," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 2,  no. 11, pp. 1-5, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V2I11P101

Abstract:

In Aerogels, nanoparticles are connected together to form loosely connected network, leaving very high fraction of empty space (or porosity). Due to this high porosity, aerogels have exceptional properties such as low density, low dielectric constant and low thermal conductivity. Traditional Silica Aerogels, however, have limited use as thermal insulation material because of its cost. The present study is aimed at investigation of mechanical properties such as Tensile Strength, Stiffness and Compressive Strength of Aluminium Hydroxide / Epoxy composite filled with Silica Aerogel material. The Thermal Conductivity is also evaluated experimentally. As per ASTM standards, the test specimen’s preparation and testing is carried out, and results are presented.

Keywords:

Silica Aerogel, Aluminium Hydroxide, Thermal Conductivity, Mechanical strength.

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