Pengaruh penambahan CaCo3 terhadap mekanikal properti pada pembuatan pipa HDPE

Abstract

Background: A pipe is a cylindrical conduit used for conveying fluids-liquids or gases. The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of fillers on its mechanical properties for application in HDPE pipes. Previous studies have been conducted with varying compositions of CaCO3: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50. Methods: In this study, I experimented by creating composites with an HDPE resin matrix while the filler was CaCO3 with compositions of 0, 4, and 7 (per one hundred resin). Finding: Based on standards in its production, pipes are usually based on their nominal diameter, typically having a fixed outside diameter (OD) while their thickness uses the term schedule which has varying values. Meanwhile, the filler is another component evenly distributed within the matrix, playing a crucial role in strengthening the combination between the matrix and the filler. Conclusion: From the test results (Tensile and Elongation), it is concluded that increasing the CaCO3 content in the sample affects the tensile value, decreasing it.