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Investigation of Water Absorption and Wear Properties of Coconut Shell and Tamarind Shell Particle Reinforcement Polyester Composite

M. Esakkimuthu, C. Selva Vinayagam, S. Milan, S. Shenbagavalli

Abstract


The plan of present investigation is to assess the water absorption and wear properties of coconut shell and tamarind shell particle reinforcement polyester composite. The composite was fabricated highlighting of both shell with varying wt% of 10, 20, 30 and 40 into polyester matrix. Composites plates were made up of by casting in open mould. That is feasible with very minimum cost and simple way. Compare the water absorption and wear resistance of coconut shell and tamarind shell particle strengthening polyester composite.


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