Abstract
We have formed carbon-copper chloride intercalation compounds using variously graphitized carbon fibers as host materials. The resultant conductors are air stable, thermally stable to 450°K, have electrical resistivities as low as 12.9 μ Ω cm at room temperature, and have metallic conductivity temperature dependencies. These intercalated fibers have tensile strengths of 160 000 psi, and Young's moduli of 25×106 psi. For aerospace use, (resistivity×density)-1 is a figure of merit. On this basis, a reduction in resistivity by a factor of two will make this conductor competitive with copper.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9220-9223 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy