Curing Temperature Effects on the Tensile Properties and Hardness of γ Reinforced PDMS Nanocomposites

Figure 5

Predictions vs. experiments. Young’s modulus (a, b) and ultimate tensile strength (c, d) as functions of the volume fraction of MNP, , at curing temperatures 25°C and 150°C. Dashed and dotted lines represent the theoretical values calculated using Guth model (a, b) when factor is equal to 4 and 10, respectively, and Turcsanyi model (c, d) when factor B is equal to 0 and −10, respectively. Black dots represent experimental values, corresponding to samples MNP-0, MNP-1, and MNP-2 from left to right.

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