Injection and stabilization of mesophase pitch in the fabrication of carbon-carbon composites: Part II. Stabilization process |
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Authors: | B. Fathollahi |
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Affiliation: | Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Chemical Engineering Group), University of California, 9500 Gilman Dr., San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0411, USA |
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Abstract: | In the fabrication of carbon-carbon composites by mesophase injection through a fiber preform, it is essential to stabilize the flow-induced microstructure in the flow channels and to prevent relaxation and exudation of the mesophase. Oxidation stabilization studies were conducted on preforms injected with the naphthalene-based AR mesophase pitch. Oxidation mass gain (OMG) curves at 170, 222, and 270 °C were generated for 60°-wedges cut from full size composite disks. The rates of OMG at 170 °C of first- and second-cycle injection wedges and full-size disks were comparable to those using as-spun filaments 30 μm in diameter, and particles sieved to 200 to 340 μm. The results suggest that oxygen is accessible deep into a mesophase matrix and the transport is facilitated by connected array of shrinkage cracks. Oxidation at 170 °C has strong advantage over higher oxidation temperatures by having a higher carbon yield and lower OMG threshold and thus oxidation time required for stabilization. The 60°-wedges could be stabilized at 170 °C after a 25 h oxidation with a 7.2% OMG and attaining a carbon yield above 85%. |
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Keywords: | A. Carbon/carbon composites, Mesophase pitch B. Stabilization C. Optical microscopy D. Microstructure |
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