Effects of Fiber Glass Content on the Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Polyvinylchloride (PVC)-Short Glass Fiber Composites

Authors

  • Qasim Habib University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Mughis Syed Asghar University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Ghulam Mustafa Mamoor University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • Asif Ali Qaiser University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Keywords:

PVC, Composite, FTIR, DSC, MFI

Abstract

Thermoplastic composite comprising polyvinylchloride (PVC) as resin and short glass fiber as reinforcement was prepared and characterized to study the effects of glass content on the various properties of the composite. PVC, short glass fiber and Maleic anhydride (coupling agent) were mixed at 140 oC in a mixer and subsequently, the composite was characterized by using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, mechanical properties testing, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and melt flow index (MFI) measurements. The FTIR spectrum of the composite confirmed the presence of maleic anhydride in the composite. DSC thermograms and mechanical properties showed the influence of glass fiber content where melting transition temperature and ultimate tensile strength increased with the glass content of the composite. MFI also increased by increasing the reinforcement content of the composite.

Author Biographies

Qasim Habib, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Lecturer,
Department of Polymer & Process Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

Mughis Syed Asghar, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Visiting Professor, 
Department of Polymer & Process Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore

Ghulam Mustafa Mamoor, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Chairman,

Department of Polymer & Process Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore

Asif Ali Qaiser, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Assistant Professor,

Department of Polymer & Process Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore

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Published

2011-09-30

How to Cite

Habib, Q., Asghar, M. S., Mamoor, G. M., & Qaiser, A. A. (2011). Effects of Fiber Glass Content on the Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Polyvinylchloride (PVC)-Short Glass Fiber Composites. Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 39(1), 17–21. Retrieved from http://piche.org.pk/journal/index.php/jpiche/article/view/44

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Vol. 39 No. 1 (2011): Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers

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