Research Article

Study on the Properties of Epoxy Composites Using Fly Ash as an Additive in the Presence of Nanoclay: Mechanical Properties, Flame Retardants, and Dielectric Properties

Table 2

Effects of epoxidized linseed oil to mechanical strength of materials.

Fly ash (parts volume)Tensile strength (MPa)Flexural strength (MPa)Compressive strength (MPa)Impact strength (KJ/m)2

Neat epoxy55.9086.75156.087.11
1047.7987.35169.277.02
2057.8186.67175.396.96
3040.3983.25179.676.17
4036.6479.89198.816.05
5034.9278.55191.785.79