Mechanical Testing
Tensile and flexural properties were measured using the
Instron Instrument Model 3382 according to ASTM standards
D638 and D790, respectively. The crosshead speed for tensile
testing was 5 and 1.40mm min1 for flexural testing. Notched
Izod impact strengths of the composites were carried out with a
TMI 43-02 impact tester machine following the ASTM D256
standard. Notches were cut on the impact samples using TMI
notching cutter and a 5 ft lb pendulum was used to impact the
samples.