Pitch-Based Carbon Fibre: The Game-Changer in High-Performance Composites
What is pitch-based carbon fibre, and why is it shaking up the world of high-performance composites? Unlike its far more common cousin—PAN-based carbon fibre—this material is made from petroleum or coal tar pitch, going through a precise process of carbonization and graphitization. This unique manufacturing route yields a set of exceptional characteristics that are transforming industries left and right. So how does it differ from conventional carbon fibres? The most notable gap comes down to structure—and the properties that follow. Pitch-based fibres boast significantly higher thermal conductivity and elastic modulus than their PAN-based counterparts. To put numbers to it: PAN-based fibres usually hit tensile strengths between 3,000 and 7,000 MPa, […]





