Preferred Label : fibrous activated carbon;
IUPAC definition : An activated carbon in the form of fibres, filaments, yarns or rovings and fabrics
or felts. Such fibres differ from carbon fibres used for reinforcement purposes in
composites by their high surface area, high porosity and low mechanical strength.;
Scope note : sometimes fabrics of fibrous activated carbon are named charcoal cloths; a more precise
term is activated carbon cloth.;
Origin ID : F02353;
See also
An activated carbon in the form of fibres, filaments, yarns or rovings and fabrics
or felts. Such fibres differ from carbon fibres used for reinforcement purposes in
composites by their high surface area, high porosity and low mechanical strength.
