Fibre-reinforced Polymer Composites

Mechanical properties of fibers used to reinforce polymer composites.

Fiber TypeTensile Strength (MPa)Tensile Modulus (GPa)Elongation (%)Density (kg/m³)Density (lb/in³)
E-Glass350072.510.526300.095
S-Glass46008812.824900.09
AS-4 PAN-Based Carbon400024535.518000.065
IM-7 PAN-Based Carbon49003174617440.063
P120 Pitch-Based Graphite225082712021870.079
Alumina/Silica19502974332800.12
Kevlar 292860649.314400.052
Kevlar 4936501241814400.052
Boron36204005825740.093