T300 is a polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber produced by Toray and represents the industry benchmark for general-purpose structural composites. It balances cost-effectiveness with solid mechanical performance, making it the workhorse fiber in aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods applications where high stiffness-to-weight ratio and consistent quality are essential—preferred over cheaper fibers for critical load paths and over premium fibers (T700, T800) where maximum performance isn't required.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 1.500 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 512 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 33,358.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE)) | -0.2278 | µin/in·°F | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.06358 | lb/in³ | — |