Cytec Thornel® P-55S 2K Carbon Fiber, Pitch Precursor

Data provided by the manufacturer, Amoco Performance Products, Inc.Continuous filament, high modulus strands made from a pitch precursor. The fiber surface has been treated to increase the interlaminar shear strength in a resin matrix composite. This type of fiber was developed for use in stiffness critical applications.2000 filaments/strand, 99+% carbon assay, 10 µm filament diameter, 3.12 m/g yield, 0 tpm twist, 0.161 mm² fiber area in yarn cross section.Thornel® products were sold by Amoco and are now owned by Cytec.