FILAMENTOUS CARBON AND GRAPHITE.
Abstract
Constructive pyrolysis of fibered organic materials yields a corresponding carbon or graphite fibrous product which is flexible, thermally stable, nonmelting, strong, lightweight, and chemically inert. These novel fibers have been used as reinforcing agents in structural, ablative, and pyrolyzed plastics, and the composites thereof exhibit a combination of properties not previously obtainable. Recent methods for improving fiber properties are given. These include both vat-dipping and pyrolytic vapor deposition techniques. Property data on improved fibers are also listed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0623517
Entities
People
- D. L. Schmidt
- H. T. Hawkins
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory