Method and system for producing carbon fibers
US5193996A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD01F9/32
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
High tensile carbon fibers are provided with a high yield process in which, after oxidation of a precursor, the fibers are first precarbonized in an inert atmosphere to to about 600.degree. C. while imparting 5-10% stretch. In precarbonizing, the fibers are intially heated in a sweeping manner with substantial volumes of hot inert gas which is extracted along with products of decomposition before the fibers are cooled to a low, non-reactive exit temperature. The arrangement minimizes redeposition of tars on the fibers and stretches the fibers in a range in which substantial off-gassing occurs. Thereafter the fibers are finally carbonized at a higher temperature with a different tension being applied, to provide a more reliable less sensitive process that enables oxidation to be effected more rapidly.
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