Carbon and Graphite Fibers
Learn about the chemistry, properties, and uses of carbon and graphite fibers.
Buckyballs, Diamond, and Graphite
A brief overview of how carbon fibers are made, with good descriptions of their molecular structure (including a discussion of X-ray diffraction). Many terms linked to a glossary.
A brief overview of how carbon fibers are made, with good descriptions of their molecular structure (including a discussion of X-ray diffraction). Many terms linked to a glossary.
Carbon Fiber Chemistry
A chemical description of the chemical changes PAN udnergoes during the various stages of its conversion to carbon fibers.
A chemical description of the chemical changes PAN udnergoes during the various stages of its conversion to carbon fibers.
Carbon Fiber Overview
Brief paper on carbon fibers covering history, classification, types, manufacturing processes, meltblown nonwovens, microstructure, properties, and applications. Includes flow charts of two manufacturing processes and a chemical diagram of the conversion from cellulose to carbon.
Brief paper on carbon fibers covering history, classification, types, manufacturing processes, meltblown nonwovens, microstructure, properties, and applications. Includes flow charts of two manufacturing processes and a chemical diagram of the conversion from cellulose to carbon.
Carbon Fibers and Carbon-Carbon Composites
Technical overview of the processes for manufacturing carbon fibers and carbon-carbon composites. The main methods for producing C-C composites are chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and liquid impregnation followed by pyrolization and densification. Faster and less expensive methods have also been developed.
Technical overview of the processes for manufacturing carbon fibers and carbon-carbon composites. The main methods for producing C-C composites are chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and liquid impregnation followed by pyrolization and densification. Faster and less expensive methods have also been developed.
Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers Association
Six part overview of carbon fibers, including types, properties, manufacturing processes, and uses. Good pictures and graphs. The section on safety and handling precautions should be read by anyone who works with carbon fibers.
Six part overview of carbon fibers, including types, properties, manufacturing processes, and uses. Good pictures and graphs. The section on safety and handling precautions should be read by anyone who works with carbon fibers.
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Chemistry
Describes the chemical structure of polyacrylonitrile and related acrylic polymers. Includes typical applications. You'll want the Chemscape Chime plug-in for a couple of the images.
Describes the chemical structure of polyacrylonitrile and related acrylic polymers. Includes typical applications. You'll want the Chemscape Chime plug-in for a couple of the images.
Vince Kelly's Carbon File Homepage
A very good description of the processes used to manufacture carbon fibers. Includes some comparisons of carbon fiber properties to each other and to other materials.
A very good description of the processes used to manufacture carbon fibers. Includes some comparisons of carbon fiber properties to each other and to other materials.