Mechanical properties of EPDM and its composites.
| Sample | Tensile strength (MPa) | The elongation at break (%) | Hardness (Shore A) | Density (g cm−3) | Water absorption (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPDM | 2.86 | 0.487 × 103 | 34.5 | 0.890 | 0.104 |
| EPDM-1 | 9.85 | 2.15 × 103 | 37.1 | 0.989 | 0.117 |
| EPDM-2 | 9.12 | 2.18 × 103 | 41.5 | 1.013 | 0.124 |
| EPDM-3 | 9.01 | 2.24 × 103 | 44.6 | 1.027 | 0.153 |
| EPDM-4 | 8.89 | 2.25 × 103 | 46.8 | 1.042 | 0.168 |
| EPDM-5 | 8.85 | 2.31 × 103 | 50.5 | 1.063 | 0.164 |