Tensile and flexural properties of specimens were tested using
the United Calibration Corp. SFM 20 testing machine as per ASTM
D638 and ASTM D790 standards, respectively. The system controls
and data analysis were performed using Datum software. The
notch Izod impact testing was carried out on a Testing Machine
Inc. (TMI) 43-02-01 as per ASTM D256 with the pendulum of impact
energy 1.35 J.