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The effect of fibre diameter on the mechanical properties of graphite fibres manufactured from polyacrylonitrile and rayon

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A relationship between diameter and both Young's modulus and tensile strength of graphite fibres, manufactured from both polyacrylonitrile and rayon precursors is demonstrated. Thin fibres exhibit higher values of Young's modulus and tensile strength than thick fibres. The observed relationship is deduced to be a consequence of the “sheath” and “core” type structure which is characteristic of these fibres.

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Jones, B.F., Duncan, R.G. The effect of fibre diameter on the mechanical properties of graphite fibres manufactured from polyacrylonitrile and rayon. J Mater Sci 6, 289–293 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02403094

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