Carbon fibres - Determination of polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based) carbon fibre tow characteristics - Heat transfer parameter

This document specifies a method using a thermal imaging camera for measuring the heat transfer parameter of PAN-based 12 K carbon fibre tow with a filament diameter of 7 µm. This document is applicable to both sized and unsized carbon fibres. NOTE At the time of publication, the experience is on 12 K tow. Other tows will be included when the experience becomes available.

Fibres de carbone — Détermination des caractéristiques du câble en fibres de carbone à base de polyacrylonitrile (PAN) — Paramètre de transfert de chaleur

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
03-Aug-2022
Current Stage
9093 - International Standard confirmed
Start Date
04-Dec-2025
Completion Date
13-Dec-2025

Overview

ISO/TS 23483:2022 specifies a non-contact method for measuring the heat transfer parameter of polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based) carbon fibre tow using a thermal imaging camera. The technical specification is focused on 12 K carbon fibre tow (≈12 000 filaments) with a filament diameter of about 7 µm, and applies to both sized and unsized fibres. The method quantifies heat transfer using thermography and Fourier’s thermal conductivity relation to provide reproducible thermal-characterization data for carbon fibre tows.

Key Topics and Requirements

  • Scope: Measurement of PAN-based 12 K carbon fibre tow heat transfer parameter using a thermal imaging camera.
  • Measurement principle: Thermographic recording of temperature difference (ΔT = T1 − T2) between two electrode positions across a 15 mm active tow length; apply Fourier’s law K = L·Q / (ΔT·A).
  • Typical test parameters:
    • Active length between electrodes: 15 mm (mounted within a total tow length of 100 mm).
    • Cross-sectional area (document example): A = 4.89 × 10⁻⁷ m².
    • Thermal imaging camera resolution: minimum 640 × 480.
    • Emissivity: graphite/carbon emissivity at 298 K ≈ 0.97 (camera correction values for emissivity, distance, area required).
    • Camera-sample distance: 200–300 mm.
    • Power supply: DC, 50 V, 20 A, 1 000 W (constant).
    • Environmental conditions: 296 ±2 K and 50 ±10 % RH; use an adiabatic black box chamber to avoid convection.
  • Sampling & repeatability: Minimum five specimens, at least 15 measurement points per specimen; stop after 30 consecutive points and allow 30 s rest if needed.
  • Calibration & traceability: Annual calibration of thermal camera per manufacturer and national metrology institute procedures.
  • Reporting: Include test equipment, sample description, conditions, measured heat transfer parameter, date/time and other relevant influences.

Applications and Users

ISO/TS 23483:2022 is practical for:

  • Materials laboratories and accredited test houses performing thermal characterization of carbon fibres.
  • Composite manufacturers (aerospace, automotive, electronics, sporting goods) needing tow-level thermal data for thermal management, simulation, and process control.
  • R&D teams optimizing fibre sizing, tow architecture, or thermal conductivity models.
  • Quality control and incoming inspection processes where reproducible tow thermal properties are required.

Keywords: ISO/TS 23483:2022, carbon fibres, PAN-based, heat transfer parameter, thermal imaging camera, 12K tow, carbon fibre tow thermal measurement.

Related Standards

  • ASTM D5470 - Thermal transmission properties (referenced).
  • ASTM E1461 - Thermal diffusivity by the flash method (referenced). These provide complementary methods for thermal-property measurement and context for selecting a suitable test approach.
Technical specification

ISO/TS 23483:2022 - Carbon fibres — Determination of polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based) carbon fibre tow characteristics — Heat transfer parameter Released:4. 08. 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO/TS 23483:2022 is a technical specification published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Carbon fibres - Determination of polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based) carbon fibre tow characteristics - Heat transfer parameter". This standard covers: This document specifies a method using a thermal imaging camera for measuring the heat transfer parameter of PAN-based 12 K carbon fibre tow with a filament diameter of 7 µm. This document is applicable to both sized and unsized carbon fibres. NOTE At the time of publication, the experience is on 12 K tow. Other tows will be included when the experience becomes available.

This document specifies a method using a thermal imaging camera for measuring the heat transfer parameter of PAN-based 12 K carbon fibre tow with a filament diameter of 7 µm. This document is applicable to both sized and unsized carbon fibres. NOTE At the time of publication, the experience is on 12 K tow. Other tows will be included when the experience becomes available.

ISO/TS 23483:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.100.20 - Carbon materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 23483
First edition
2022-08
Carbon fibres — Determination of
polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based)
carbon fibre tow characteristics —
Heat transfer parameter
Fibres de carbone — Détermination des caractéristiques du câble en
fibres de carbone à base de polyacrylonitrile (PAN) — Paramètre de
transfert de chaleur
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Test devices . 2
6 Test conditions on carbon fibre tow .3
7 Traceability — Calibration. 3
8 Test procedures . 3
8.1 Type . 3
8.2 Size . 3
8.3 Thermal imaging camera . 3
8.3.1 Working parameters of thermal imaging camera . 3
8.4 Thermal imaging camera scan range on a sample . 3
8.5 Sample preparations . 4
8.5.1 Mounting and handling . 4
8.6 No. of samples and no. of measurements . 4
8.7 Data . 4
9 Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Typical set-up for heat transfer parameter measurement .6
Annex B (informative) Determination of 12 K carbon fibre tow heat transfer parameter .9
Bibliography .10
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Foreword
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Introduction
Currently, contact-type (1) and noncontact-type thermal conductivity method (2) are used to measure
the thermal conductivity. The contact-type method exhibits measurement non-uniformity in the
carbon fibre thickness direction to unable uniform sampling, and the error occurrence rate is known to
be high. Also, the noncontact-type method, fibre porosity and tow gap can create lower accuracy, and
the error occurrence rate is similarly high. Therefore, this document is made to provide a quantitative
method for the measurement of carbon fibre thermal conductivity, using a thermal imaging camera,
that will alleviate problems observed in prior described methods.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 23483:2022(E)
Carbon fibres — Determination of polyacrylonitrile-based
(PAN-based) carbon fibre tow characteristics — Heat
transfer parameter
1 Scope
This document specifies a method using a thermal imaging camera for measuring the heat transfer
parameter of PAN-based 12 K carbon fibre tow with a filament diameter of 7 µm. This document is
applicable to both sized and unsized carbon fibres.
NOTE At the time of publication, the experience is on 12 K tow. Other tows will be included when the
experience becomes available.
2 Normative references
There are normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions are apply.
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