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A Presentation OnCarbon Fiber

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Content What it is

How to make it History of Carbon Fiber

Properties of CF

Applications

CF in different aspects of

Engineering

Safety Issues

Recycling

A Video On CF microstructure

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Properties of CF

C fibers are close to asbestos in a number of properties

C fibers filament is a thin tube with a diameter of 58

The atomic structure of carbon fiber is similar to that ofgraphite

Tensile strength (820,000 psi).

Modulus of elasticity (77,000,000 psi).

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Applications

Carbon fiber is most notably used to reinforce compositematerials .

Used structurally in high temp applications

Used in filtration of high temp gases and is corrosion resistant

Light weight and rigidity

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Pictures of CF things

Tail of an RC helicopter, made ofCarbon fiber reinforced plastic

The wings on the Grumman X-29experimentalplane made use of a feature ofcomposites thatallow them to bend in one direction

but not another.

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Safety Issues

Small pieces of carbon fibers can circulate in the air inthe form of a fine dust.

Industrial health studies have shown that carbon fibersare too large to be a health hazard when inhaled.

They can be an irritant, however, and people working inthe area should wear protective masks.

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Recycling

Aerospace

Consumer Products

Carbon fiber quite environmentallyfriendly.

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A Video On CF microstructure

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