Fibres (filaments, tows, yarns, rovings) consisting of at least 92%
(mass fraction) carbon, usually in the non-graphitic state.
Note:
Carbon fibres are fabricated by @P04961@ of organic precursor fibres or by growth from gaseous @H02889@. The use of the term @G02686@ instead of carbon fibres as often observed in the literature is incorrect and should be avoided. The term @G02686@ is justified only if three-dimensional crystalline order is confirmed, e.g. by X-ray @D01711@ measurements.
Source:
PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 480 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)