Examining the surface of the polyamide nanocomposite using optical profilometry

In this paper the results of neat polyamide 6 (PA6), processed matrix and polyamide 6 reinforced with montmorillonite 3 wt% (PA6/MMT), surface examination are presented. Examination of surface of the samples was performed using optical profilometry, which allows to measure their physical properties in non-invasive method. Based on the analysis of the radiation intensity of the reflected light from the surface the Fourier Transform was performed, to allow the analysis of images obtained in the frequency domain.