Research Article

Effect of Al2O3 on the Tensile and Impact Strength of Flax/Unsaturated Polyester Composite with Emphasis on Automobile Body Applications

Table 3

Characteristics of Al2O3.

DescriptionAl2O3

Density (g/cm3)3.95
Tensile strength (MPa)200–660
Young’s modulus (GPa)380
Bending strength (MPa)200–600
Compressive strength (MPa)1900–200
Poison’s ratio0.25–0.30
Coefficient of thermal expansion (/°C)7.39 × 10−6