Material	Carbon reinforced PEEK
	This is one of the best thermoplastic composite presently on the market because it combines toughness, strength, stiffness of thermoplastic PEEK, and carbon fibres. It is very easy to process thanks to the thermoplastic matrix. The material has a brilliant resistance against wear, fatigue, as well as good thermal stability, and low weight. It is often used for engine parts or where high strength is required. Carbon reinforced PEEK is very expensive because both PEEK and carbon fibres are expensive, but it is more friendly to the environment than thermosettings matrix composites.
Danish Name	Kulfiberforstærket PEEK
Category	Composites, fibre reinforced composites
Products	Satellite box Car door
Processes	Most used: Autoclave injection moulding Injection moulding Pultrusion
Similar materials	Carbon fibre PEEK
References	Risø, Department of Material Research
Price	December 1997: For 60 % carbon fibre reinforced PEEK, random fibres orientation, price is about 530 DKK/kg.
Environmen- tal notes	Creation: Being PEEK a thermoplastic, it is less harmful for health than thermosetting resins used in other composites materials. Use: PEEK is not as harmful to the environment as thermosetting resins. Disposal: Possibility to reuse the material, thanks to the thermoplastic matrix.
Additional Info	E-modulus: ca. 137 GPa Tensile strength: ca. 2130 MPa The properties of the material can vary according to the content and the orientation of the fibres.
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