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Abstract
This study presents analysis of microstructure and elemental composition of epoxy-rice husk ash composite using Scanning electron microscope with an attached energy dispersive x-ray spectrophotometer (SEM-EDX) The Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis showed that interfacial interactions and adequate dispersion existed between the rice husk ash particles and the epoxy matrix. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) analysis indicated that interfacial reactions existed between the epoxy matrix and the rice husk ash particles because the composites did not contain homogenous elements. However each of the composites contained C,O ,Si and Cl while the cast neat epoxy(control) contained C,O and Cl. Rice husk ash was observed to be porous giving valuable knowledge on its application in mechanical interlocking and composite material. The SEM-EDX analysis has given useful information on the microstructure property relationship of the composites, adding to the advancement of green materials for various applications.Key words: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Rice Husk Ash ( RHA), Microstructure, Epoxy
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