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Fibers, Fiber Properties

Fibers are materials prepared with a large length/cross section ratio. They are important in the production of composite materials and carry the major load in this type of application.

Carbon type I, has a density of 1.95 Mg.m^-³, a Young's modulus of 390 GPa, an UTS of 2.2 GPa, and an elongation to fracture of 0.5%.

Carbon type II, has a density of 1.75 Mg.m^-³, a Young's modulus of 250 GPa, an UTS of 2.7 GPa, and an elongation to fracture of 1.0%.

E-glass, has a density of 2.56 Mg.m^-³, a Young's modulus of 76 GPa, an UTS of 3.0 GPa, and an elongation to fracture of 1.8%.

Kevlar 49, has a density of 1.45 Mg.m^-³, a Young's modulus of 125 GPa, an UTS of 3.2 GPa, and an elongation to fracture of 2.5%.