It is a synthetic fiber constituted by the union of thousands of carbon filaments. It is a synthetic fiber because it is made from polyacrylonitrile.
It has mechanical properties similar to steel and is as light as wood or plastic.
The main application is the manufacture of composite materials, in most cases with thermosetting polymers. The polymer is usually epoxy resin, of the thermosetting type, although it can also be associated with other polymers, such as polyester or vinyl ester. In fact, these elements are subjected to very tough resistance tests to determine their effectiveness.
The atomic structure of carbon fiber is similar to that of graphite, consisting of sheets of carbon atoms arranged in a regular hexagonal pattern. The difference is in the way those sheets intertwine. Carbon fiber is an amorphous material: sheets of carbon atoms are placed randomly, tightly packed, or close together. This integration of the carbon sheets is responsible for its high resistance.
It has a high capacity to absorb static electricity from the human body, reducing tension and providing well-being during rest hours.
The anti-stress, anti-static, antibacterial and odor-inhibiting benefits of carbon yarn are highly recognized.
These characteristics make it a fiber that helps to renew the mind and body, facilitating a deeper and more relaxing sleep.
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Carbon fiber was initially developed for the space industry, but now, as its price falls, it has spread to other fields where it has many applications, for example, in the aeronautical and automobile industry, where its mechanical properties and lightness are very important.
