Research Article

Investigation of Weight Fraction and Alkaline Treatment on Catechu Linnaeus/Hibiscus cannabinus/Sansevieria Ehrenbergii Plant Fibers-Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

Table 1

Properties of epoxy resin (LY556) (27).

PropertyEpoxy resin

Density (g/cm3)1.1 to 1.4
Elastic modulus (GPa)3 to 6
Tensile strength (MPa)35 to 100
Compressive strength (MPa)100 to 200
Elongation (%)1 to 6
Cure shrinkage (%)1 to 2
Water absorption (%)0.1 to 0.4
Impact strength (J/m)0.3