Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Reinforcement Form
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Resin Type
- Thermosetting Epoxy
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Cure Cycles
There are three optional cure cycles. All three will produce similar properties.
- 5°F-per-minute ramp up to 310°F (154°C)
- Hold for 1 hour
- <5°F-per-minute ramp down to at least 150°F (66°C) before removing from oven
- 5°F-per-minute ramp up to 290°F (143°C)
- Hold for 2 hours
- <5°F-per-minute ramp down to at least 150°F (66°C) before removing from oven
- 5°F-per-minute ramp up to 270°F (132°C)
- Hold for 4 hours
- <5°F-per-minute ramp down to at least 150°F (66°C) before removing from oven
Properties
- Physical Form
- Fiber Type
- 3K Carbon Fiber Standard Modulus
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Resin Content | 36 | % by Weight | — |
| Density | 1.229 | g/cc | — |
| Tg (fromG" DMA curve) | 270 | °F | — |
| Tensile Strength | 10.7 | ksi | — |
| Tensile Modulus | 440 | ksi | — |
| Elongation at Break | 4 | % | — |
| Tg after 24hr Water Boil | 169 | °F | — |
| Operation Temp. (below the resin Tg) | 60-70 | °F | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Availability
- Weight = 5.9 oz/yd^2
- Thickness = .012"
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life and Storage
The material should remain sealed when not is use and be stored indoors, out of the weather.
- The shelf life is 6 months from the date of manufacture when the maximum storage temperature shall not exceed 90°F (32°C).
- The shelf life is 12 months from the date of manufacture when the maximum storage temperature shall not exceed 75°F (24°C).
- The shelf life is 30 months from the date of manufacture when the maximum storage temperature shall not exceed 0°F (-18°C), with an additional 6 months at <75 °F (24°C).