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Carbon Fiber Composite
Best-in-class stiffness to weight
Continuous carbon fiber in epoxy matrix providing extraordinary stiffness-to-weight. Standard in motorsport, aerospace and high-end consumer.
Density
1.6 g/cm³
Tensile strength
1500 MPa
Max temperature
150 °C
Pros
- Ultra light
- Extreme stiffness
- Dimensionally stable
Considerations
- Brittle failure
- Costly
- Difficult repair
Manufacturing & industries
LayupAutoclaveFilament winding
AerospaceMotorsportConsumer
Property profile
Strength
95
Lightness
96
Heat
65
Flexibility
25
Durability
80
Corrosion
90
Affordability
15