Product Applications Matrix Case Studies and Composite Data...

Product Applications Matrix Case Studies and Composite Data (PDF) [Updated October 2023]About Us (Video, LinkedIn) [Updated October 2023] Specialty Materials, Inc. has been making boron and silicon carbide fibers for a number of years. In fact, boron fiber is one of the original high performance synthetic fibers used for structural applications. It has found applications in aircraft, space, sporting goods and industrial applications. Despite this history, there are many people out there who are unfamiliar with boron fiber, and are unsure where, how, or why they would use it.We have put together the following matrix which lists current applications for our products. It includes the properties that make the application attractive, and the specific benefits for each particular application. We have also included applications for our newest product, boron nanopowder which was developed through our expertise in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology. APPLICATIONPRODUCTSPROPERTIESBENEFITSF-15 & F-14 stabilizersB/5505 over Al honeycomb coreHigh compression strength and stiffnessReduced weightPredator B UAV (spar caps)Hy-Bor (B4-MR-40/NCT301)High compression strength and stiffnessReduced plies & weight Ease of manufactruingApex UAV GlidersWoven B / RTMHigh torsional stiffnessImproved flight window Gliders Anti-flutterGolf shafts, hockey sticks, fly fishing rods, bicycle framesHy-Bor B/5521High compression strength and stiffness & high compression strength after impactReduced breakage feelTERM - KE penetratorHy-BorHigh compression strength and stiffnessLower wall thickness & less weightOptical space benchesB/Cyanate estersDesired CTE and low CME & High compression stiffnessMoisture-free component & stable platformGrand Prix race carsHy-BorHigh compression stiffnessImproved aerofoil design & less weightAircraft repairB/5521High compression strength and stiffness, desired CTE, high resistivityImproved durability & life, no galvanic corrosion, ease of repair (no rivets)Nuclear reactorsB fiberLow atomic numberNeutron absorption and nuclear shieldingComposite applications in generalB fiberLarge monofilament & nodular surface for ease of bondingStiffnessMRI, telecommunications, super magnetsBoron nanopowderSuperconductivityHigher current density, telecommunications, higher normal state electrical conductivity, super magnets,no silver jacketCMC's, TMC'sSCS fibersHigh stregth & stiffness, high thermal stabilityLarge diameter & ConsistencyMedical electrodesCarbon monofilamentLarge monofilament