Matrix

Reinforcement

Toughening Agent

Density (kg/m3)

Poisson’s Ratio

Elastic Modulus (GPa)

Strength (MPa)

Ultimate strain (%)

BrominatedVinyl ester

None

None

1338

0.37

3.49

81.5

3.14

BrominatedVinyl ester

1.25 wt% xGnP

None

1352

0.35

3.82

39.1

1.28

BrominatedVinyl ester

2.5 wt% xGnP

None

1363

0.35

3.71

42.6

1.68

BrominatedVinyl ester

1.25 wt% xGnP

10 wt% CTBN

1337

0.35

4.68

45.7

1.48

BrominatedVinyl ester

1.25 wt% xGnP

10 wt% CTBN

1343

0.38

5.22

26.0

0.61