US3954947A
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Rapid stabilization of polyacrylonitrile fibers prior to carbonization
Assignee: BP Corp North America Inc
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Filing: 1972-11-17
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1992-11-17
Abstract
Abstract An improved process for producing carbon fibers by the pyrolysis of polyacrylonitrile fibers wherein the extended heat treatment heretofore required in order to stabilize the fiber structure so that it may be carbonized is completed in substantially shorter periods of time by effecting stabilization in an atmosphere containing both hydrogen chloride and oxygen. After the fibers have been thermally stabilized in this manner, they may be rapidly carbonized in times as short as one-half minute.
Inventors
- 👤 Rostislav Didchenko
- 👤 Charles D. Amata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:15
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01F; D01F9/00; D01F9/08; D01F9/12; D01F9/14; D01F9/20; D01F9/21; D01F9/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A process for producing carbon fiber by the pyrolysis of polyacrylonitrile fiber which comprises heating polyacrylonitrile fiber in an atmosphere consisting essentially of from 5 volume percent to 50 volume percent hydrogen chloride and from 50 volume percent to 95 volume percent oxygen, under tension at least sufficient to prevent longitudinal shrinkage of the fiber, first at a temperature of from 200° C. to 270° C. for from 10 to 15 minutes, and then at a temperature of from above 270° C. to 380° C. for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, and subsequently carbonizing the so-treated fiber in an inert atmosphere at a temperature of from 1000° C. to 2000° C., the total processing time required for the production of said carbon fiber not exceeding one-half hour.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A process for producing carbon fiber by the pyrolysis of polyacrylonitrile fiber which comprises heating polyacrylonitrile fiber in an atmosphere consisting essentially of from 5 volume percent to 50 volume percent hydrogen chloride and from 50 volume percent to 95 volume percent oxygen, under tension at least sufficient to prevent longitudinal shrinkage of the fiber, first at a temperature of from 200° C. to 270° C. for from 10 to 15 minutes, and then at a temperature of from above 270° C. to 380° C. for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, and subsequently carbonizing the so-treated fiber in an inert atmosphere at a temperature of from 1000° C. to 2000° C., the total processing time required for the production of said carbon fiber not exceeding one-half hour.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A process as in claim 1 wherein the polyacrylonitrile fiber is heated first at a temperature of from 250° C. to 260° C. for from 10 to 15 minutes, and then at a temperature of from 330° C. to 380° C. for an additional 10 to 15 minutes prior to carbonization.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A process as in claim 1 wherein the polyacrylonitrile fiber is heated in an atmosphere consisting essentially of from 20 volume percent to 40 volume percent hydrogen chloride and from 60 volume percent to 80 volume percent oxygen prior to carbonization.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A process as in claim 3 wherein the polyacrylonitrile fiber is heated first at a temperature of from 250° C. to 260° C. for from 10 to 15 minutes, and then at a temperature of from 330° C. to 380° C. for an additional 10 to 15 minutes prior to carbonization.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process as in claim 4 wherein carbonization is effected at a temperature of from 1400° C. to 1700° C.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |