PBO grades and physical properties

Basic Physical And Mechanical Properties of Staramid® CG-PBO

STARAMID® CG-PBO has physical properties such as lightweight, ultra-high strength, high temperature resistance, high flame retardancy, and high transparency. It is the most excellent mechanical fiber in commercial products today and is known as the "best organic fibers".

Table 7 Basic Physical and Chemical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of STARAMID® CG-PBO

Compared to Other Fibers

The performance of STARAMID® CG-PBO fiber products is excellent, comparable to that of Zylon prepared by Toyobo Textile in Japan. Table 8 shows the comparison of STARAMID® CG-PBO fiber performance with other high-performance organic fibers.

Table 8 Compared to Other Fibers

Table 9 Comparison of STARAMID® CG-PBO with Other High-Performance Fiber Epoxy Composites Compared to Other Composite Materials

Thermal Properties

STARAMID® CG-PBO fiber products have the highest heat resistance among organic fibers, with a thermal decomposition temperature over 650℃ in nitrogen and over 600℃ in air. STARAMID® CG-PBO fibers can be used in high temperature environments for a long time, maintaining high strength retention rate. The products, with limit-oxygen-index over 68%, do not burn in the air and have no melting droplets, so that can be used as a fireproof and flame-retardant material.

Figure 5 Heat Resistance of STARAMID® CG-PBO Fiber

Chemical Stability

PBO, with excellent chemical resistance, is extremely stable in solvents and alkaline solutions. Although the acid resistance of PBO is not very strong, its strength retention rate is still better than that of aromatic amide fibers under the same conditions.

Figure 6 Alkali Resistance of PBO Fiber

Table 10 Resistance of PBO Fiber to Organic Solvents

Dielectric Properties

STARAMID® CG-PBO fiber products have extremely excellent dielectric, mechanical and wave-transmission properties, making them suitable for structural stealth materials.

Figure 7 Dielectric Properties of PBO Fiber

Table 11 Dielectric Properties of PBO Fiber

Figure 8 Moisture and Heat Aging Performance of PBO Fiber

Moisture And Heat Resistance Performance

PBO fibers can be affected by moisture and heat aging, where the mechanical

properties of HM type fibers are better than AS type fibers. We recommend storing

and using this product in a dry, non high-temperature environment.

Figure 9 UV Aging Performance of PBO Fiber

UV Resistance Performance

The lighting environment has a significant adverse effect on the

strength of PBO fibers. We recommend to avoid long-term storage

and use in strong light environments.

Composite Materials

STARAMID® CG-PBO fiber has the characteristics of lightweight, high-strength, high-modulus,

size-stability, insulation, and high temperature resistance, making it an ideal reinforcing material

for resin based composite materials. At the same time, STARAMID® CG-PBO fiber has good

protection and wave permeability, making it the optimal choice for preparing antenna covers.

Rubber Reinforcement

STARAMID® CG-PBO chopped fiber, with excellent mechanical,

heat resistance and erosion resistance properties,

has broad application prospect in the field of special rubber as a reinforcing material.

Firefighting Clothing And Heat-resistant Felt

STARAMID® CG-PBO staple fiber shows the highest thermal decomposition

temperature among commercial organic fibers, making it suitable for protective

clothing and heat-resistant felt in special high-temperature fields.

Consumer Electronics

PBO fiber has excellent dielectric, mechanical and impact-resistance properties, so this product

can be widely used as a functional and structural integrated material in the field of communication

and electronics.

Building Reinforcement

PBO fiber has strong chemical resistance and stability, which can show high strength retention rate

in alkaline environments. After the fiber surface is protofibrilized, its adhesion is enhanced in cement

medium, making it an ideal reinforcement material for buildings and bridges.

Other Applications

PBO fiber is widely used as a reinforcing core in special optical cables due to its ultra-high specific strength;

The wear-resistance and flame-retardancy of PBO fiber make PBO suitable in extreme sports protective equipment

such as racing and skateboarding; The ultra-high strength and excellent resistance to high and low temperatures

endow PBO fibers with important application prospects in other fields.

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Outer Packaging Information

The table below lists the packaging information of STARAMID® CG-PBO products. In addition, we can also customize other packaging styles according to customer needs.

Table 12 Outer Packaging Information of STARAMID® CG-PBO Products

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