The multi-functional properties of boron fiber bring numerous composite performance benefits within the aerospace, space, fusion energy and sporting goods markets. While boron fiber prepregs have historically been (and continue to be) used in high-performance aerospace applications, hybrid prepreg blends of boron and carbon fiber ("Hy-Bor") with current-generation thermosets have emerged to provide notable improvements in modern composite performance. This webinar highlights the advantages for boron fiber and Hy-Bor prepregs, a combination of boron and carbon fiber, in enhancing performance across the aerospace, space, fusion energy and sporting goods industries through product case studies and technical data.

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  • Carbon fiber tensile strength has gone from ~250->1000 Ksi over the past few decades while compression strength has been much flatter (~50->270 Ksi). Boron fiber can create a composite with equal tension and compression strengths
  • What is multifunctionality, and how does boron fiber provide it?
  • What Hy-Bor is and an overview of some compatible resin systems with mechanical properties
  • Case study for aerospace: compression strength, CAI, toughness, flexural strength, mass reduction
  • Case study for space: CTE tailoring, low outgassing, high stiffness, structural radiation shielding and mass reduction
  • Case study for fusion: neutron adsorption/reflection, structural shielding, and limited activation
  • Case study for sporting goods: impact strength, compression strength, stiffness, damping and mass reduction
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    Garrett Bernard
    Director, Business Development
    Garrett is a technical business development leader and materials chemist with a decade of experience at specialty chemical and advanced materials companies. He joined Specialty Materials in 2022 to lead business growth into new and emerging markets.
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