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Carbon coating of optical fibres

US5062687A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1990
Grant dateNov 5, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/26
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An optical fiber is provided with a vitreous carbon coating by the pyrolysis of propadiene promoted by the retained heat of the fiber immediately after it has been drawn from preform.

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