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Method of producing carbon fibers by overwrappings tows
Assignee: BP Corp North America Inc
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Filing: 1986-05-08
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Granted: 1989-08-29
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Expires: 2006-05-08
Abstract
Abstract Carbon fibers may be made by a process comprising: overwrapping a multifilament polyacrylonitrile tow with a thread of material to maintain the tow as an integral bundle, followed by stabilizing said tow by heating in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature between about 180° and about 400° C., thereby oxidizing the filaments comprising said tow, followed by carbonizing the tow thus stabilized by heating at a temperature sufficient to effect carbonization, thereby forming a carbon fiber. The carbon fibers may be used to make reinforced composites in thermoplastic or thermosetting matrix resins, particularly prepreg.
Inventors
- 👤 Chris D. Levan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:07
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01F; D01F9/00; D01F9/08; D01F9/12; D01F9/14; D01F9/20; D01F9/21; D01F9/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of making carbon fibers, comprising the steps of: (a) overwrapping a multifilament polyacrylonitrile tow with a 10 to 150 denier thread; (b) stabilizing said tow by heating in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature between about 180° and about 400° C.; and (c) carbonizing the stabilized tow by heating.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of making carbon fibers, comprising the steps of: (a) overwrapping a multifilament polyacrylonitrile tow with a 10 to 150 denier thread; (b) stabilizing said tow by heating in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature between about 180° and about 400° C.; and (c) carbonizing the stabilized tow by heating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a process for the production of carbon fiber wherein a multifilament tow comprising a plurality of polyacrylonitrile fibers is oxidized by heating in an oxidizing atmosphere, then carbonized by heating at an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to carbonize an oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber, the improvement comprising overwrapping said multifilament tow with at least one 10 to 150 denier thread prior to oxidizing the tow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a process for the production of carbon fiber wherein a multifilament tow comprising a plurality of polyacrylonitrile fibers is oxidized by heating in an oxidizing atmosphere, then carbonized by heating at an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to carbonize an oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber, the improvement comprising overwrapping said multifilament tow with at least one 10 to 150 denier thread prior to oxidizing the tow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the thread is removed prior to the carbonizing step.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the thread is selected from cellulosic thread, fiberglass thread, carbon thread and ceramic thread.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the thread is oxidized and destroyed during the oxidizing step.
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