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Carbon fibers from SRC pitch

Patent ·
OSTI ID:863910
This invention relates to an improved method of manufacturing carbon fibers from a coal derived pitch. The improvement resides in the use of a solvent refined coal which has been hydrotreated and subjected to solvent extraction whereby the hetero atom content in the resulting product is less than 4.0% by weight and the softening point is between about 100.degree.-250.degree. F.
Research Organization:
International Coal Refining Company, Allentown, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-78OR03054
Assignee:
International Coal Refining Company (Allentown, PA)
Patent Number(s):
4,272,501
Application Number:
06/126499
OSTI ID:
863910
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

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