IM7/8552 [0]₈ UD
VerifiedcompositeIM7/8552 [0]₈ UD is a unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite consisting of IM7 carbon fibers in an 8552 epoxy resin matrix, configured in a zero-degree fiber orientation ([0]₈ indicates 8 plies aligned along the primary load axis). This material system represents a high-performance aerospace-grade composite optimized for primary load-bearing structures requiring exceptional stiffness and tensile strength in the fiber direction. IM7/8552 is widely used in military and commercial aircraft fuselages, wing structures, and spacecraft components where weight savings, fatigue resistance, and structural efficiency are critical; it is chosen over conventional aluminum or lower-performance composites when mission requirements demand superior strength-to-weight ratio and damage tolerance in controlled manufacturing environments.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc)2 entries | 245.1 | ksi | 20°C | ||
| ↳ | 200.2 | ksi | 120°C | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 395.1 | ksi | 20°C |