BS EN 1007-2 is a European standard that discusses the conditions for the determination of the linear density (mass per unit length) of ceramic composites. BS EN 1007-2 specifies the conditions for the determination of the linear density (mass per unit length) of ceramic multifilament tows, including among others silicon carbide, silicon nitride, silicon carbonitride, alumino-silicate, alumina, and silicon oxide fibres.
Note1: When the determination of the linear density is carried out on sized multifilament tow, a correction should be made by calculation based on the size content.
Note2: Carbon fibres are not covered by this European Standard. ISO 1889 should be used for carbon fibres.
BS EN 1007-2: on determination of the linear density of ceramic composites is useful for:
The linear density, a measure of the mass per unit length of fibres, is used by fibres manufacturers as a measure of fineness.
The linear density of individual fibres is one of the most important physical characteristics in terms of processability and predictability of the next-step intermediate product, such as ceramic multifilament tows, including among others silicon carbide, silicon nitride, silicon carbonitride, alumino-silicate, alumina, and silicon oxide fibres.
BS EN 1007-2 also provides the procedure for the determination of the linear density of ceramic composites. BS EN 1007-2 also guides you with the calculation and expression of results. BS EN 1007-2 helps you to manufacture high-quality ceramic composites materials.
EN 1007-2:2002