Properties
of carbon fibre:
Tensile
strength - 1.80
to 2.40KN/mm²
Breaking
extension - 0.5%
Density - 1.95
Gms/cm³
Stiffness - 350
- 410 KN/mm²
Elastic
properties - Load
/ extension curve almost linear to break
Specific
gravity - 1.75
to 1.85%
Effect
of moisture - Nil
Effect
of micro organisms - Nil
Effect
of sunlight - Nil
Effect
of chemical solvent - Good
resistance
Hot
air oxidation - Causes
some corrosion
Strong
oxidizing agent
Eg
. Sodium Hypochlorite
Carbon
Fibre Uses:
- Aircraft breaks and engines.
- Space vehicle.
- Fishing rods, boats and submarines.
- Pressure vessels in chemical and allied industries.
- Protective fabrics.
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