The term pitch-based carbon fibres comprises the
isotropic pitch-based carbon fibres
as well as the anisotropic
mesophase pitch-based carbon fibres
(MPP-based carbon fibres). The isotropic type belongs to the
carbon fibres type LM (low modulus) and is mainly used as filler in polymers and insulation materials and for similar applications. The anisotropic
type (MPP-based carbon fibres) belongs to the carbon fibres type HM and is used mainly for reinforcement purposes due to its high Young's modulus value.
Source:
PAC, 1995, 67, 473
(Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations
1995))
on page 500