Table 1: Properties of the PAN carbon fiber.

Parameters Test Std. PAN Based High Strength Carbon Fiber
Thickness (mm) ASTM D 1777 0.33-0.43
Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 1.7-1.95
Carbon Content (%) CHNS&O Analyser 94 (minimum)
Aerial Density, GSM ASTM D 3776 380 ± 20
Weave style ASTM D 4029 8 harness satin
Fabric Construction
Warp (ends/inch)
ASTM D 1682 24 ± 1
Weft (Picks/inch) 24 ± 1
Fabric breaking strength
Warp (kg/inch)
ASTM D 5035 200 (minimum)
Weft (kg/inch) 200 (minimum)
Width ASTM D 3774 990-1100
Structure X-ray Amorphous
Tex (gram/km)
(both warp and weft)
----- 200 for T-300, 3K filaments
ILSS (MPa) Compatibility with Resin System ASTM D 2344 Epoxy 40 MPa (minimum)