Mesophase Graphite.

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Abstract:

This report contains results and discussions related to the investigation of the materials and process parameters associated with the development of the mesophase- graphite process. Three starting materials are investigated as precursors for preparing mesophase graphite. The conditions for converting these precursors to mesophase and subsequent processing parameters are discussed. Graphites produced from each of these materials are characterized as to strength, density, and coefficient of thermal expansion. Additional work with two of the three precursors is conducted in an effort to determine the feasibility of molding mesophase to shape and using mesophase as a matrix for carbongraphite fibers. Author-PL

Author(s):
Whittaker, M. P. ; Gilliam, H. P.
Author Organization(s):
GREAT LAKES RESEARCH CORP ELIZABETHTON TENN
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Apr 71-31 Mar 72,
Pagination:
0079

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFML-TR-72-112
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-71-C-1396
Task Number(s):
735002
Project Number(s):
AF-7350
Monitor Series:
TR-72-112
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*Graphite, Manufacturing), (*Composite materials, Carbon fibers), (*Carbon fibers, Manufacturing), Fabrication, Materials, Processing, Conversion, Carbon, Noses, Reentry vehicles, Moldings, Shape, Mechanical properties, Strength(General), Density, Coefficients, Thermal expansion, Hydrocarbons, Coal tar, Pitch(Material), Petroleum products
Field(s)/Group(s):
Refractory Fibers, Laminates and Composite Materials, Textiles
Keyword(s):
*Mesophase graphite, S L change 8410
Report Date:
1973 Mar 01