Glassy Carbons

Abstract

A large number of glassy carbon samples was produced by controlled pyrolysis of furfural alcohol resins, examined for structural differences, and evaluated for physical and mechanical properties. It is concluded that glassy carbon is a family of materials whose properties can be varied over a significant range, depending both on the small scale (2-50A) carbon structure, and the amount and distribution of porosity which may be present in substantial amounts. The combination of availability, chemical stability, low density and high strength make glassy carbons look promising for mechanical applications, particularly at very high temperatures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0757765

Entities

People

  • Edward E. Hucke

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Apparent Density
  • Diffraction
  • Electron Diffraction
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Heat Energy
  • High Temperature
  • Internal Friction
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microscopes
  • Microscopy
  • Scattering
  • Tensile Strength
  • Thermodynamic Properties
  • X Ray Scattering
  • X Rays

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design