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Pitch based impregnant for carbon and graphite and method

US5501729A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 1995
Grant dateMar 26, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/521
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pitch based impregnant for a carbon or graphite body and a method of impregnation. The method involves forming a liquid solution of a substantially solids free pitch having a Q.I. of less than 1% dissolved in furfural and containing an acid catalyst with the solution having a viscosity of less than 150 cps at room temperature and heating the impregnated body to between 150.degree.-200.degree. C. until the impregnant is cured.

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