Typical Conductive Additives

RTP Company has years of experience modifying nearly 60 engineering thermoplastics using various levels of additives, including: powdered carbon black, carbon fiber, metal fiber, metal-coated carbon fiber, and metal powder, to produce a unique compound for your application.

Additive	Properties
Carbon Fiber	Increases stiffness and strength Anisotropic shrinkage Low elongation Color options
Carbon Powder	Isotropic shrinkage (similar to unfilled) Strength/stiffness like unfilled Moderate elongation Sloughing
Stainless Steel Fiber	Isotropic shrinkage (similar to unfilled) Moderate elongation No sloughing FDA compliant Strength/stiffness like unfilled
Nickel-Coated Graphite	Anisotropic shrinkage Increase stiffness and strength EMI shielding capabilities
PermaStat^® PermaStat PLUS^®	All-polymeric Surface resistivity of 10⁹ to 10¹¹ ohm/sq. Isotropic shrinkage (similar to unfilled) Moderate elongation Colorable Transparent grades Non-sloughing

PermaStat^® is a registered trademark of RTP Company.
PermaStat PLUS^® is a trademark of RTP Company.

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