Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)

Composite

Basic Information

Category:Composite
Material Type:composite
Alternative Names:
CFRPCarbon Fiber CompositeCarbon Fiber Epoxy
Tags:
polymer-compositecarbon-fiberaerospace

Composition & Structure

Composition:60% carbon fiber, 40% epoxy matrix
Microstructure:Unidirectional or woven carbon fibers in epoxy matrix

Description

High-strength carbon fiber composite with excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Used extensively in aerospace and high-performance applications.

Special Notes

Note: published Rockwell hardness for fiber composites is unreliable because indentation response depends heavily on whether the indenter contacts a fiber, the matrix, or the fiber/matrix interface. Use Vickers microhardness on individual phases instead.

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