| Title |
Environmental Durability of Polyimide Matrix Composites with High Temperature Finishes |
| Source |
Proc. 2007 SAMPE Fall Tech. Conf. and Exhib. |
| Year |
2007 |
| Author(s) |
Allred, R. E.; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Barlow, J. P. |
| Abstract |
The current baseline composite system for the joint strike fighter (JSF) engine is T650-35 carbon fiber with HTS sizing in an AFR-PE-4 fluorinated polyimide matrix. There are several reported problems with the current fiber-sizing combination. Adherent Technologies, Inc. is developing a new, more compatible sizing (finish) for T650-35/AFR-PE-4 composites. The finishes were shown to provide a smooth, uniform coating on the fibers. Interfacial mechanical property data of the new fiber finish system are presented and compared to those of control laminates containing unsized and HTS sized fibers. |
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