Abstract
The HNBR/organo
rectorite nanocomposites were prepared by the melt blending method. The mechanical properties, a kron
abrasion and the crude oil medium ageing resistant of HNBR nanocomposites were examined as a function of the
organ o rectorite content in the matrix of polymer. The effect of sulfur vulcanization on the dispersion of organo rectorite in the HNBR matrix was also investigated. The results of XRD indicated that the nanocomposites belong to exfoliated and
intercalation structure. The test results show remarkable improve ment in the t ensile strength, tear strength and
ageing r esistant of HNBR organo rectorite nanocomposites. It’ s obvious ly that the 8 phr of r ectorite filled nanocompo sites
has far better mechanical properties than that of other phr and unfilled HNBR..
Keywords
Rubber, Blending, Rectorite, Nanocomposites, Hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR).
Citation
R. L. ZHANG, L. LIU, Y. D. HUANG, Effect of the organo–rectorite content on the mechanical properties of hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR)/organo–rectorite nanocomposites, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 7, 5-6, May-June 2013, pp.461-465 (2013).
Submitted at: Aug. 27, 2012
Accepted at: June 12, 2013