Comparison between the tensile strength and micro hardness of Nano adhesives

In this research improvements in mechanical properties of an epoxy adhesive modified by graphen oxide nano-plates (Gops) were investigated by tensile testing and Micro-indentation. Single lap adhesive joints were manufacured using and unreinforced and adhesives and tested under tensile loading and microindentation. The results showed that the shear strengh and the micro-hardness of the adhesive were improved by 29% and 10% respectively,by adding 0.1 weight percentage of Gops to adhesive. Howere the shear strengh values of 0.1 wt% were declined by 13% than by shear strength of 0.3 wt%.