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Mitsubishi Chemical to seek distribution of CFSMC. November, 2022

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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group will seek distribution of carbon fiber sheet molding compounds (CFSMCs) for structural parts. The compound has a tensile strength of equal to or greater than 300 MPa, which is nearly double that of conventional CFSMCs. The strength is ensured by fine dispersion of fibre bundles. The company has experimentally produced car components using the compound, and confirmed that they had equal physical properties of aluminum components and achieved a 40% weight reduction. The compound will be distributed as a weight saving material in cars.

JCFA News Letter (No.22) November, 2022/Japan Chemical Fibers Association
Researcher MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL
University or institution MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL

Keywords

carbon fiber sheet, CFSMCs, car components, weight saving, weight saving material, cars