High Temperature Pitch-Based Carbon Fiber Pre-Oxidation Furnace
Main Functions
Main Functions
Removal of Non-Carbon Elements: High-temperature pyrolysis removes elements such as O, H, and N from pre-oxidized fibers (residual rate <1%), increasing the carbon content to 92%-99%.
Formation of Graphite Structure: High temperatures promote rearrangement of fiber molecular chains, forming a turbostratic graphite structure, which imparts high modulus and high strength to the carbon fibers.
Key Performance Relationships: Process control in the carbonization furnace directly affects the tensile modulus (150-900 GPa) and strength (1-7 GPa) of the carbon fibers. It is a crucial element in the development of high-modulus pitch-based carbon fibers (such as M60J grade for aerospace applications).
Furnace Structure Type
Classification by Heating Method
Resistance Heating:
Structure: Graphite electrodes or molybdenum wire heating elements, maximum temperature up to 3000°C, temperature control accuracy ±5°C.
Applications: Laboratory and high-end carbon fiber (e.g., M70J grade) production.
Induction Heating:
Principle: An alternating magnetic field is used to heat a graphite heating element, resulting in a fast heating rate (over 100°C/min).
Advantages: Excellent temperature uniformity (±3°C), suitable for continuous large-scale production.
Gas Radiant Heating: Utilizes radiant heat transfer from gas combustion, achieving temperatures below 1800°C. Low cost, but poor temperature control accuracy (10°C).

