Table 1.
The tensile properties of Kevlar reinforced composites 1. Epidian® 624 (EP), bentonite from Armenia (BA) modified with phosphonium salts (BAQPS) and modified with quaternary ammonium salts (BAQAS).
| Material | Ultimate Tensile Strength, MPa | Young’s Modulus, GPa | Elongation at Break, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP/Kevlar | 233.9 ± 12.5 | 13.9 ± 1.2 | 1.6 ± 0.2 |
| EP+1%BAQAS/Kevlar | 303.1 ± 11.8 | 13.1 ± 0.9 | 1.9 ± 0.4 |
| EP+3%BAQAS/Kevlar | 302.9 ± 17.7 | 16.3 ± 3.0 | 1.6 ± 0.5 |
| EP+1%BAQPS/Kevlar | 260.3 ± 9.0 | 12.8 ± 1.0 | 1.8 ± 0.3 |
| EP+3%BAQPS/Kevlar | 285.7 ± 19.6 | 15.5 ± 0.2 | 1.7 ± 0.3 |
1 ± the standard deviation.