Low-density microcellular carbonized polyacrylonitrile (PAN) foams

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:7045619

Sylwester, A P

Carbon foams are of interest for numerous applications including: porous electrodes, filters, high temperature insulation, catalyst supports, and as structural materials for the fabrication of inertial confinement fusion targets. Carbon foams have improved thermal and chemical stability when compared to polymer foams and provide improved dimensional stability. We have reported a new process for preparing carbon foams which involves the preparation of low-density PAN foams which can be carbonized. The unique properties of these materials and several developing applications for carbonized PAN foams are described. 3 refs., 6 figs., 2 tabs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 7045619
• Report Number(s): SAND-88-2376C; CONF-8810151-3; ON: DE88016526
• Resource Relation: Conference: JOWOG-28 meeting, Albuquerque, NM, USA, 1 Oct 1988; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
ACRYLONITRILE
CARBONIZATION
POLYMERS
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
DENSITY
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY
FABRICATION
FOAMS
MICROSTRUCTURE
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COLLOIDS
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE
DECOMPOSITION
DISPERSIONS
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
NITRILES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
360601* - Other Materials- Preparation & Manufacture
360603 - Materials- Properties
360602 - Other Materials- Structure & Phase Studies