Stress graphitization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011473",
  "term": "Stress graphitization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of converting non-graphitic carbon materials into graphitic structures under the combined influence of high temperature and applied mechanical stress. The stress promotes the alignment of carbon layers, facilitating the formation of a more ordered, graphitic lattice. This method is used to produce high-strength carbon fibers.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "graphite",
    "graphitization",
    "non-graphitic carbon",
    "transformation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 505 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/stress-graphitization/"
}