Properties of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastics Made of Copper-Coated Carbon Tapes

Results are presented concerning experimental studies on the properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics made of metallized carbon tapes. As the object of investigation, FibArm and LUP carbon tapes have been used. A magnetron sputtering technique has been used for the deposition of copper coatings onto the surface of carbon tapes. A preliminary treatment mode of the surface of carbon tapes before the copper coating deposition and deposition modes have been developed. Results concerning the determination of the strength and thermophysical properties inherent in carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics manufactures with the use of metallized carbon tapes are presented. The efficiency of metallization for the manufacturing of products made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics with a high value of thermal conductivity is demonstrated.