This ultra-smooth sheet material is a aerospace
quality carbon-fibre reinforced composite.
Because of its combination of low mass and
extraordinary strength, its uses range from spacecraft fabrication to formula 1
racing cars. It is also a highly attractive material and suitable for
small–scale prestige work. This is one of the few modern engineering materials,
along with titanium, favoured by ‘new wave’ jewellers.
The sheet can be cut on a suitable guillotine and
shaped with conventional tools.
Sheet Size: 0.5mm thick x 100mm x 100mm
Reasons to Love
Cross applications in Science and Design Technology
classes
Learning Outcomes
Key Stage 3 Chemistry - Materials: Properties
of ceramics, polymers and composites (qualitative)
Key Stage 4 Chemistry - Structure, Bonding and
the Properties of Matter: Smart Materials and Their
Properties. Bulk properties of materials related to bonding and
intermolecular forces