Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Reinforced by Hybrid Nanoparticles

Abstract In the present work, nano-Aluminum oxide (Al2O3), nano-Silicon Carbide (SiC), or a hybrid of them were infused into epoxy resin with an ultrasonic system various weight percentage ratios nanoparticles. Small punch testing (SPT) and indirect tension adopted to measure tensile properties nanocomposites. Pin-on-ring wear was also performed examine performance Al2O3 SiC The Finite Element Analysis method is introduced simulate test SPT give complete vision stress distribution in nanocomposite specimen during loading, its mode failure. Good agreement between numerical experimental results observed. addition nanoparticles from improves resistance epoxy. Furthermore, nano-Al2O3 has higher than that nano-SiC. strength modulus elasticity are reduced by adding nanoparticle. synergistic effect not observed study.