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3M™ Nextel™ Chopped Fiber 312, Style AC-8, 299 Sizing, 1300 D, 1/8 in Long, per lb

  • 3M Product Number 312
  • 3M ID 7010320521
  • UPC 00051115073007

Multiple lengths, including custom lengths, available to fit user needs

Suitable for use as a filler to improve mechanical properties such as fracture toughness

Can be used as a filler to make different slurry or coatings for electrical and optical applications

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Highlights
  • Multiple lengths, including custom lengths, available to fit user needs
  • Suitable for use as a filler to improve mechanical properties such as fracture toughness
  • Can be used as a filler to make different slurry or coatings for electrical and optical applications
  • Delivers high-temperature and high-stress resistance when used as a filler or reinforcement material

3M™ Nextel™ Chopped Fiber 312 is made from 3M™ Nextel™ Fibers. These chopped fibers are used as a reinforcement or filler material in high-stress, high-temperature applications, most notably for their role in ceramic underbody tiles which protect NASA space shuttles. These fibers are commonly chopped to 1/8", 1/4" and 1/2" lengths but are also available in custom lengths upon request.

3M™ Nextel™ Chopped Fiber 312 is used as a reinforcement or filler material for high-temperature coating purposes such as thermal barrier coating (TBC). Notably, this product has been used as an additive for ceramic underbody tiles used to protect NASA space shuttles. Needless to say, you’d be hard pressed to find a more demanding application.

Looking for a more down-to-earth application? Use Nextel chopped fiber 312 to make different types of slurries for coating applications. With a favorable refractive index and chemistry, Nextel chopped fiber 312 can be used as a reinforcement or filler for electrical and optical applications.

Nextel™ chopped fiber 312 is part of an extensive line of 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Textiles and Composites that provide innovative solutions in industries from aerospace to petroleum refining to metal processing. The outstanding thermal protection provided by Nextel fabrics, tapes and sleevings allow engineers and manufacturers to handle extremely high temperature applications.

Applications

  • Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC)
  • Composite applications
  • Ceramic tiles and composites
  • Dental and optical
Suggested applications
  • Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
  • Ceramic Papers

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