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Cytec of US to expand carbon fiber plant |
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The US’ carbon fiber manufacturer, Cytec Industries Inc. has been constructing
a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Greenville in South Carolina.It aims to
start operation from early 2010.
With an investment of $200 to $250 million for the first-phase, the company
is aiming at capacity expansion for PAN precursor and fiber carbonization to
intensify production capability to meet the growing demand for next-generation
carbon fibers.
Cytec has a PAN-based carbon fiber plan with an annual capacity of 1,900 tons
as well as a plant for pitch-based carbon fiber with an annual capacity of 230
tons which is distributed under the “THORNEL” brand.
| Note: 1) |
PAN-based carbon fiber is produced by carbonizing PAN precursor (polyacrylonitrile
fiber), and it has high strength and elasticity.It is used in a wide variety
of applications such as structural materials for aerospace, industrial areas
and sports/leisure areas. |
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Pitch-based carbon fiber is produced by carbonizing pitch precursor (pitch
fiber made from coal tar and heavy oil components), and depending on the manufacturing
conditions, it can have a wide range of characteristics from low elasticity to
super high elasticity and strength. The products with super high elasticity are
used for various applications using its excellent heat conducting and electro-conductive
properties, as well as high rigidity applications. |
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