Round Robin Tests to Determine Fiber Content of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites by Combustion and Thermogravimetry

Table 1

Temperature profile for the thermogravimetry (TG) experiments to determine the fiber content of the carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP).

Step	Start temperature; °C	End temperature; °C	Heating rate; °C/min	Period; min	Purging gas
1	30	600	10	57	N2
2	600	400	−10	20	N2
3	400	400	0	2	N2
4	400	800	10	40	Air
5	800	800	0	20	Air