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The Effects of Fly Ash and Aluminium Trihydrate Incorporation on the Tensile and Thermal Properties of Epoxy Resin Mixtures

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This study explored the effects of adding fly ash and aluminium trihydrate (ATH) to an epoxy resin. The cementitious composite consists of epoxy resin as a binder with 5, 10, 15, and 20 (wt.%) fly ash. To enhance the fire retardant behaviour of the composite, 40 wt.% of ATH was added as a fire retardant. The tensile strength and strain were evaluated using a universal testing machine. The thermal stability of the material up to 700 ℃ was investigated through thermogravimetry analysis (TGA). The relative flammability of the composite was observed using the vertical flame test. Based on the results, the tensile strength and strain of the composite declined as the amount of fly ash increased. The presence of fly ash in the mixture produced a positive but insignificant impact on the thermal stability of the composite. Nevertheless, considerable improvement was observed in the TGA and vertical flame tests of composite mixtures with ATH. The flammability of the composites was improved as the combustion rate decreased with higher fly ash content. The results suggested that fly ash and fire retardant additives such as ATH could provide sufficient fire retardant properties to mixtures.

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  1. Fire Safety Research Cluster, Aerospace Section, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, 43800, Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia

    Wan Nursheila Wan Jusoh, Muhd Zulfadhli, Nurafiqah Naqiyah Khalid, Annur Ashran, Muhammad Hafiz, Mohamad Firzani & Rashidi Rahim

  2. School of Engineering, Manipal International University, No.1 MIU Boulevard, 71800 Putra Nilai, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

    Syed Nur Azman Syed Mustaffa & Norlaila Ramlee

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  1. Centre for Women Advancement and Leadership, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology, Lumut, Perak, Malaysia

    Azman Ismail

  2. Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Machang, Kelantan, Malaysia

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  3. Centre for Women Advancement and Leadership, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Husna Sarirah Husin

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Jusoh, W.N.W. et al. (2023). The Effects of Fly Ash and Aluminium Trihydrate Incorporation on the Tensile and Thermal Properties of Epoxy Resin Mixtures. In: Ismail, A., Nur Zulkipli, F., Husin, H.S., Öchsner, A. (eds) Advancements in Materials Science and Technology Led by Women. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 165. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21959-7_11

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