NICALON™ by NIPPON Carbon Japan

• The fibres are manufactured by the process of controlled pyrolysis (chemical deposition by heat) of a polymeric precursor.
• The fiber is homogeneously composed of ultrafine beta-SiC crystallites and carbon.
• The filament is similar to carbon fiber in size.
• The diameter of the fibre is about 14 
• The fibres more flexible due to small diameter.
• The fibres are arranged in tows of 250 to 500 filaments per tow.
• These fibres come in two grades:
  
1. Ceramic Grade: provides good high temperature performance and mechanical properties
2. High Volume Resistivity Grade: It is a low dielectric fibre. It has good electrical and mechanical properties. These are used in dielectric structures.

Uses of the NICALON™ Fibres
     
These fibres are used to form fibrous products such as high temperature insulation, filters, etc. These fibres have high resistance to chemical attack. Hence, these can be used in harsh environments.

These are also used as a reinforcement in plastic, ceramic and metal matrix composites.