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What is the difference between Aluminum and Carbon Fiber?

Asked by Jessica , Last updated: Apr 05, 2024

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K. Myers

K. Myers

K. Myers
K. Myers, Blogger, Chicago

Answered Jul 12, 2020

When comparing carbon fiber to aluminum, carbon fiber degrades more quickly as the temperature gets hotter. Carbon fiber that is desirable with a suitable sealant resin may not absorb water. Carbon fiber can oxidize and lose strength because of absorption, and carbon fiber is not as resilient as aluminum. It is sometimes unstable, as assessment and results are not always as regulated as they are compared to aluminum.

When comparing carbon fiber to aluminum, carbon fiber degrades more quickly as the temperature gets
Carbon fiber shatters, and it may break or chip. On the contrary, aluminum is malleable. It may be bonded or welded, machined, and extruded when compared to carbon fiber. It has been said that carbon fiber is much easier with which to work. It can also be fashioned into different shapes. This ease of use is why it is more expensive.

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