Carbon Fiber is a reinforced plastic containing embedded carbon fibers resulting in high strength and lightweight. Parts made from this plastic have approximately triple the stiffness of fiberglass.
Carbon Fiber is often used in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries for applications requiring an exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio.
Properties
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- High heat and fire resistance
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Excellent electrical conductivity
- Good fatigue resistance
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion
Applications
- Aircraft wings
- Spacecraft parts
- Car spoilers
- Motorcycle components
- Sporting equipment
- Boat hulls and propellers