Carbon fibre

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001637",
  "term": "Carbon fibre",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A filamentary material composed primarily of carbon atoms, characterized by high tensile strength, high stiffness, and low density. These fibers are produced by the pyrolysis of organic precursor fibers, such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN) or pitch, at elevated temperatures. Carbon fibers are extensively used as reinforcement in advanced composite materials for aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods industries.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "carbon",
    "diffraction",
    "graphite fibres",
    "hydrocarbons",
    "mass fraction",
    "pyrolysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 480 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carbon-fibre/"
}