Mechanical and ballistic characterization of high-density polyethylene composites reinforced with alumina and silicon carbide particles

Authors

• Bruno Figueira De Abreu Ferreira Cardoso
• Flávio James Humberto Tommasini Vieira Ramos
• Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonça Da Silveira
• Anthony Garotinho Barros Assed Matheus De Oliveira
• André Ben-Hur Da Silva Figueiredo
• Alaelson Vieira Gomes
• Valdir Florêncio Da Veiga-Junior

Publication Date

2022

Abstract

This article explores the ballistic and mechanical performance of HDPE matrix composites reinforced with alumina and silicon carbide particles, to be used as lightweight body armor. After processing, the composites were evaluated by tensile tests, Izod impact, and Shore D hardness. In addition, depth of penetration (DOP) and energy absorption tests were performed with chronograph simulating .22 ammunition in the ballistic test. Samples A80 and A70 had the lowest DOP result (15.98 and 17.98 mm respectively) indicating that these samples had the best ballistic performance. Mechanical tests performed on samples A00, A40, A50, and A60 showed that the deformation and tensile strength were reduced with the addition of ceramic reinforcement. Impact resistance also decreased. Shore D hardness showed a considerable increase in hardness of A40, A50, and A60 compared to A00.

DOI

10.55713/jmmm.v32i2.1262

First Page

42

Last Page

49

Recommended Citation

Abreu Ferreira Cardoso, Bruno Figueira De; Tommasini Vieira Ramos, Flávio James Humberto; Mendonça Da Silveira, Pedro Henrique Poubel; Matheus De Oliveira, Anthony Garotinho Barros Assed; Silva Figueiredo, André Ben-Hur Da; Vieira Gomes, Alaelson; and Da Veiga-Junior, Valdir Florêncio (2022) "Mechanical and ballistic characterization of high-density polyethylene composites reinforced with alumina and silicon carbide particles," Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals: Vol. 32: No. 2, Article 5.
DOI: 10.55713/jmmm.v32i2.1262
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/jmmm/vol32/iss2/5