graphite whiskers

Also contains definition of: carbon whiskers
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.G02688
Thin, approximately cylindrical filaments in which
graphene layers
are arranged in a scroll-like manner. There is, at least in part, a regular stacking of the layers as in the
graphite
lattice, giving rise to h,k,l, X-ray reflections. The physical properties of
graphite
whiskers approach, along the cylinder axis, those of
graphite
.
Note:
If there is, due to misalignment of the layers caused by their bending, no three-dimensional stacking order as in
graphite
, the term carbon whiskers should be used.
Graphite
whiskers and carbon whiskers should be distinguished from more disordered
filamentous carbon
.
Source:
PAC, 1995, 67, 473. (Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)) on page 492 [Terms] [Paper]