Study on the Preparation of Flexible Graphite Composites

Abstract:

Flexible Graphite Composite (FGC) was prepared using flexible graphite as the basic material. The influence of the contents of binder and carbon fiber, and forming temperature and pressure was discussed on the mechanical properties. The experimental results showed that the optimum technologic conditions are binder A content 3%~10%, carbon fiber 0.5% ~1%, forming temperature 500°C~900°C, forming pressure 18MPa~25MPa. The density, tensile strength, compressive strength, and bending strength are optimal under these conditions.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 405-408)
• Pages: 2947-2952
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.405-408.2947
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Xue Mei Lin*, Bin Zhang, Hao Ran Deng
• Keywords: Carbon Fiber (CF), Flexible Graphite, Forming Pressure, Forming Temperature

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