Table 6.
Mechanical properties of CNTB (carbon nanotube bundles) reinforced natural rubber composites (Modified). Reproduced with permission from Wiley [35].
| Samples * | Stress at 100% (MPa) | Stress at 300% (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation at Break (%) | Tear Strength (kN/m) | Shore A Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNTB-0 | 2.2 | 8.7 | 24.9 | 659 | 91.8 | 71 |
| CNTB-1 | 2.5 | 9.9 | 25.9 | 640 | 99.8 | 73 |
| CNTB-3 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 26.5 | 620 | 103.0 | 74 |
| CNTB-5 | 3.6 | 13.7 | 28.2 | 596 | 110.8 | 75 |
* Sample CNTB-0, CNTB-1, CNTB-3 and CNTB-5 refer to 0, 1, 3, and 5 phr of CNTB filled NR respectively.