Delamination Characteristics of Aluminum-Composite Bonds: Impact of Reinforcements and Matrices

Table 2

Physical and mechanical properties of matrices used for metal-composite bond fabrication.

Sr. no.	Matrix	Supplier/tradename	Tensile strength (MPa)	Tensile modulus (GPa)	Elongation (%)	Glass transition temperature (°C)	Melting temperature (°C)
1	Epoxy	Araldite® LY 556; Aradur® 22962	62-72	2.7-3	3.0-4.0	148-158	—
2	PP	Chawla Industries, Pakistan	30	1.2	115	-10°C	170
3	PVB	Tanyun, China	40-50	2.5	41	66-84	165-200