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Epoxy SMC (carbon fiber)

Values marked * are estimates.
No warranty is given for the accuracy of this data
Identification
Designation
Epoxy (Carbon Fiber, SMC)
Tradenames
Carboform; Ferropreg EP; Fiberdux; Fiberite; Scotchply
General Properties
Density 1.4e3 - 1.7e3 kg/m^3
Price * 18.6 - 20.5 EUR/kg
Composition overview
Composition (summary)
Epoxy + C filler
Base Polymer
Polymer class Thermoset plastic
Polymer type EP
Polymer type full name Epoxy resin
% filler (by weight) * 15 - 50 %
Filler type Carbon fiber
Composition detail (polymers and natural materials)
Polymer * 50 - 85 %
Carbon (fiber) * 15 - 50 %
Mechanical properties
Young's modulus 69 - 150 GPa
Compressive modulus * 69 - 150 GPa
Flexural modulus 33.5 - 35.2 GPa
Shear modulus * 27.8 - 60.5 GPa
Bulk modulus * 63.4 - 66.6 GPa
Poisson's ratio 0.219 - 0.266
Shape factor 22
Yield strength (elastic limit) * 221 - 276 MPa
Tensile strength 276 - 345 MPa
Compressive strength 207 - 276 MPa
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) 517 - 655 MPa
Elongation 0.5 - 2 % strain
Hardness - Vickers * 66.2 - 82.8 HV
Hardness - Rockwell R * 130 - 135
Fatigue strength at 10^7 cycles * 109 - 142 MPa
Fracture toughness * 25.8 - 38.3 MPa.m^0.5
Mechanical loss coefficient (tan delta) * 0.0012 - 0.00206
Impact properties
Impact strength, notched 23 C * 79 - 110 kJ/m^2
Thermal properties
Glass temperature * 67 - 167 C
Heat deflection temperature 0.45MPa * 286 - 343 C
Heat deflection temperature 1.8MPa 261 - 316 C
Maximum service temperature 166 - 184 C
Minimum service temperature * -123 - -73 C
Thermal conductivity 5.8 - 6.3 W/m.C
Specific heat capacity * 1.29e3 - 1.34e3 J/kg.C
Thermal expansion coefficient 5.29 - 5.51 strain/C
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Epoxy SMC (carbon fiber)
Values marked * are estimates.
No warranty is given for the accuracy of this data
Processing properties
Linear mold shrinkage 0.091 - 0.11 %
Molding pressure range 3.44 - 13.8 MPa
Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity * 100 - 1e6 ohm.cm
Galvanic potential 0.14 - 0.22 V
Optical properties
Transparency Opaque
Absorption, permeability
Water absorption @ 24 hrs 1.45 - 1.76 %
Durability: flammability
Flammability Self-extinguishing
Durability: fluids and sunlight
Water (fresh) Excellent
Water (salt) Excellent
Weak acids Acceptable
Strong acids Unacceptable
Weak alkalis Limited use
Strong alkalis Excellent
Organic solvents Limited use
UV radiation (sunlight) Good
Oxidation at 500C Unacceptable
Primary material production: energy, CO2 and water
Embodied energy, primary production * 358 - 396 MJ/kg
CO2 footprint, primary production * 23.5 - 26 kg/kg
Water usage * 660 - 730 l/kg
Material processing: energy
Compression molding energy * 3.33 - 3.68 MJ/kg
Material processing: CO2 footprint
Compression molding CO2 * 0.266 - 0.294 kg/kg
Material recycling: energy, CO2 and recycle fraction
Recycle
Recycle fraction in current supply 0.1 %
Downcycle
Combust for energy recovery
Heat of combustion (net) * 30.2 - 31.8 MJ/kg
Combustion CO2 * 2.59 - 2.72 kg/kg
Landfill
Biodegrade
A renewable resource?
Notes
Typical uses
Lightweight structural members in aerospace, ground transport and sporting goods; springs; pressure vessels
Links
ProcessUniverse
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Epoxy SMC (carbon fiber)
Values marked * are estimates.
No warranty is given for the accuracy of this data
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