Looking for data about different types of carbon fiber chemical properties

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This discussion focuses on the chemical properties of carbon fibers and their applications, particularly in automotive contexts. Participants emphasize the inert nature of carbon itself and highlight the importance of the plastics or epoxies used in conjunction with carbon fibers, as these materials significantly influence chemical and environmental properties. Recommendations include utilizing Google to find databases and research papers that provide detailed information on carbon fibers' chemical properties and their impacts on vehicles.

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TL;DR Summary: data about different types of carbon fibers' chemical properties

hi! is there any databases or informative research papers I can use for my essay? I am focusing on researching carbon fibers' chemical properties. any source regarding carbon fibers' impacts on cars or chemical properties will be useful. thanks.
 
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Carbon fibers are just that, fibers of Carbon. Chemical properties would be the same as Carbon.

Carbon fibers are often mixed with various plastics or epoxies for added strength and resistance to deformation.

As Carbon itself is fairly inert, the plastics or epoxies would be the major concern for chemical and environmental properties (solvents, sunlight, temperature, etc.).

Cheers,
Tom
 
@GoldRemove9500 Welcome to PF.

There is a really good program that can help you here.
It's called Google.
Search; carbon fiber chemical properties
 

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