IM7 Carbon Fiber (Hexcel)
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IM7 is an intermediate-modulus polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber produced by Hexcel, designed to balance stiffness and toughness in structural composites. It is widely used in aerospace primary structures, wind turbine blades, and high-performance sporting goods where weight savings and damage tolerance are critical; IM7 offers superior impact resistance and manufacturing ease compared to high-modulus fibers, making it the preferred choice for damage-tolerant design in commercial aircraft and large rotating machinery.
aerospace fuselage and wing structureswind turbine bladeshigh-performance sporting equipmentautomotive chassis and body panelsindustrial robotics armslarge-scale composite structures
Compliance & Regulations
?ITAR?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE)) | — | 1/K | — | — |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Quality & Standards
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.