1984•Journal de Chimie PhysiqueRequires access
Chemistry and development of mesophase in pitch
I.C. Lewis
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Abstract
The chemical and physical processes involved in formation of mesophase pitch are described. Carbonaceous mesophase exhibits properties of both nematic liquid crystals and glass-like pitches. Mesophase development requires polymerization of aromatic pitch components to a sufficient molecular size, and a proper concentration balance between molecules with different mesophase forming tendencies.