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 @G02684@, the term carbon whiskers should be used. @G02684-1@ whiskers and carbon whiskers should be distinguished from more disordered @F02362@.
Source:
PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 492 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)