CFRP M55J/RS-3C is an ultra-high modulus carbon fiber reinforced polymer combining Toray's M55J carbon fiber with TenCate's cyanate ester matrix, processed via autoclave prepreg for 0° unidirectional layup. This material targets aerospace and space structures where exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability under thermal cycling are critical performance drivers. The combination of ultra-high modulus fiber with a high-temperature thermoset matrix makes it suitable for demanding applications that require minimal deflection, superior creep resistance, and reliable performance in extended temperature environments—distinguishing it from general-purpose epoxy composites used in less stringent load cases.
Compliance & Regulations
Fiber Direction
Ply Schedule
Laminate Code
[0]T
Fiber angles relative to the 0° reference direction (red arrow in 3D view). 0° = longitudinal, 90° = transverse, ±45° = shear paths.
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.050 | GPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 320.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 505 | K | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 120 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE)) | -5.000e-7 | 1/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.650 | kg/m³ | — |