Determination of micro-hardness and elastic modulus in the transcrystalline zone of carbon fibre/PPS composites using a knife edge indentor

In this study, micro-hardness and elastic modulus in the transcrystalline region (TC) are determined in the directions perpendicular and parallel to the fibre axis using a knife edge indentor. Two different types of matrix surface morphology with transcrystalline zones were prepared, namely: (i) tra...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Composites science and technology 2005, Vol.65 (1), p.1-7
Main Authors: Ramanathan, T., Schulz, E., Subramanian, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Carbon fibre
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Citations: Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:In this study, micro-hardness and elastic modulus in the transcrystalline region (TC) are determined in the directions perpendicular and parallel to the fibre axis using a knife edge indentor. Two different types of matrix surface morphology with transcrystalline zones were prepared, namely: (i) transcrystalline predominating and (ii) transcrystalline and higher spherulitic surface morphology in matrix. The results obtained in the perpendicular and parallel directions to the fibre axis are comparatively discussed.
ISSN:0266-3538
1879-1050
DOI:10.1016/j.compscitech.2004.04.007