Tensile and impact strength of nickel coated short carbon fiber reinforced polyester composite

Nickel coated short carbon fiber reinforced polyester composite were made-up by using open moulding technique. Using the stir casting technique different weight percentages of nickel coated short carbon fiber (NCF) such as 0 wt%, 0.05 wt%, 0.1 wt% and 0.2 wt% is mixed with polyester, hardener and accelerator to fabricate the composite. Tensile and impact strength of fabricated composites was performed according to the ASTM Standards. The higher weight percentage of nickel coated short carbon reinforced composites enhanced better impact and tensile strength. The fractured surface is analysed using SEM.