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Thermal Expansion of Carbon Fiber (CFRP)

The thermal expansion of Carbon Fiber (CFRP) is approximately 2 ×10⁻⁶/K. How much it grows with temperature — critical for thermal-stress.

Thermal Expansion of Carbon Fiber (CFRP)

2 ×10⁻⁶/K

Ranked #50 of 53 materials by thermal expansion

Compared to nearby materials

Silicon Nitride3.3 ×10⁻⁶/K
Borosilicate Glass3.3 ×10⁻⁶/K
Silicon2.6 ×10⁻⁶/K
Carbon Fiber (CFRP)2 ×10⁻⁶/K
Diamond1.1 ×10⁻⁶/K
Fused Silica0.55 ×10⁻⁶/K
Kevlar 49-3.5 ×10⁻⁶/K

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