Table 2.
Mechanical properties of the compounds.
| Samples | Yield Stress (MPa) | Strain at Break (%) | Flexural Modulus (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD a | Mean ± SD a | Mean ± SD a | |
| Neat PP100 | 30.9 ± 2.2 | 14.5 ± 1.3 | 850 ± 50 |
| PP100/Ag-ZnO1 | 34.2 ± 2.5 | 12.3 ± 1.4 | 840 ± 40 |
| PP100/Ag-ZnO3 | 32 ± 3 | 13.6 ± 1.3 | 840 ± 40 |
| PP100/Ag-ZnO5 | 30 ± 5 | 17.4 ± 2.6 | 830 ± 40 |
| Neat PP75 | 18.8 ± 1.3 | 1120 ± 120 | 183 ± 15 |
| PP75/Ag-ZnO1 | 18.6 ± 1.4 | 1100 ± 110 | 180 ± 19 |
| PP75/Ag-ZnO3 | 18.5 ± 1.2 | 1035 ± 150 | 178 ± 17 |
| PP75/Ag-ZnO5 | 18.5 ± 1.6 | 1020 ± 130 | 181 ± 20 |
| Neat PP50 | 15.5 ± 0.9 | 1300 ± 130 | 34 ± 7 |
| PP50/Ag-ZnO1 | 15.2 ± 1.3 | 1280 ± 150 | 32 ± 10 |
| PP50/Ag-ZnO3 | 14.8 ± 0.7 | 1260 ± 130 | 37 ± 7 |
| PP50/Ag-ZnO5 | 14.5 ± 1.1 | 1250 ± 170 | 38 ± 8 |
a Standard deviation.