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moisture Pickup in Carbon cloth
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D3O Phil
D3O Phil
posted 9 Years Ago
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Hi Quick question
Is carbon cloth subject to picking up moisture while it is being stored? should I be storing it in a warm environment before laying up so that the material stays dry?
what sort of issues could I see if the cloth was left out in a workshop/shed before lay up.
All for resin infusion but I guess this question will be applicable to hand layup too.
Phil
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Hanaldo
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Carbon fibre isn't inherently hygroscopic. Obviously you want to keep it dry, but it isn't going to absorb moisture from the atmosphere on a scale that will cause any issues.
Storing it in the shed won't cause any issues unless you leave it in a puddle.
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Good to know
Many thanks I will try to keep it out of puddles
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moisture Pickup in Carbon cloth
D3O Phil
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9 Years Ago
Carbon fibre isn't inherently hygroscopic. Obviously you want to keep it dry, but it isn't going to...
Hanaldo
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9 Years Ago
Good to know Many thanks I will try to keep it out of puddles
D3O Phil
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9 Years Ago
Another point to be aware of is that if it is stored in a cold and damp place, although the carbon...
Warren (Staff)
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9 Years Ago
Hi Warren many thanks I suspected there would be some effect on the resin if using a fabric which...
D3O Phil
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