摘要 |
<p>A mesophase pitch suitable for carbon fiber production is produced by heat soaking a heavy aromatic hydrocarbon feedstock at conditions such that a substantial part of the feedstock is converted to mesophase pitch. The mesophase pitch is separated from the heat soaked material by settling at a pressure higher than the pressure of the heat soaking step. In one embodiment, separate mesophase pitches having different properties can be recovered from the heat soaked feedstock.</p> |