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Carbon Nanotube Compounds

Carbon Nanotube Compounds (CNT's) provide uniform surface resistivity of 10⁴ to 10⁹ ohm/sq. The nanoscale size of the additive reduces "hot spots", improves processing, and lowers specific gravity compared to carbon fiber filled compounds. These compounds maintain the physical properties of the base resin, including shrink rate, impact strength, and surface finish.

Product Characteristics

• Contain carbon nanotubes thousands of times smaller in diameter than carbon fibers.
• Uniform surface resistivity of 10⁴ to 10⁹ ohm/sq..
• Very low particulate generation in crystalline resins.
• Nanotube structure enables thin-wall molds to fill at lower temperatures.

Typical Applications

• Wafer processing, disk-drive components, and cleanroom applications.
• Automotive applications needing static discharge protection such as fuel system components.
• Electrostatic painting applications such as mirror housings, door handles, wheel covers, and other automotive exterior and interior parts.

Additional Information

• DATA SHEETS: Carbon nanotube compounds
• PRESS RELEASE: RTP Company improves carbon nanotube compounds in multiple resin systems
• PRESS RELEASE: Nanotube compounds deliver uniform conductivity at low loadings