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484164

Carbon

glassy, spherical powder, 2-12 μm, 99.95% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Carbon

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
12.01
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
11101522
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
231-153-3
NACRES:
NA.23
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Quality Level

assay

99.95% trace metals basis

form

glassy, spherical powder

mol wt

Mw 12.011 g/mol

composition

C

particle size

2-12 μm

density

1.8-2.1 g/cm3

application(s)

battery manufacturing

SMILES string

[C]

InChI

1S/C

InChI key

OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Glassy carbon shows only short range order in its structure. Photoacoustic doppler effect from the suspension of spherical carbon particles was investigated. Glassy carbon exhibits a specific conductivity of 700Scm-1. 4

Application

Amorphous carbon may be used to develop zero temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) based systems. Glassy carbon has been used as a catalyst support for bimetallic Rh–ReOx. It may be used to enhance the accuracy of infrared (IR) surface temperature measurements on micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS).
•Electrochemical Applications: as Electrodes thanks to excellent conductivity and inertness; as Substrate for catalytic materials in Electrochemical Sensors; Modified with catalysts for green catalysis.
•High-Temperature Applications: as Crucibles, as Furnace Components; as Thermocouple Protection.
•Semiconductor Industry: as Wafer Handling (wafer holders and susceptors); as durable electrode material for plasma etching and ion implantation.
•Biomedical Applications: as load-bearing joints and dental implants; as Scaffold material for Tissue Engineering.
•Other Applications: Antistatic Agent (prevents static electricity buildup in packaging); Molding Materials (precision and glass molding); as Fuel Cell Electrodes.

Features and Benefits

•Customized for battery: our 2-12 μm spherical glassy carbon
•Electrical Conductivity: Excellent conductivity (700Scm-1) makes it ideal for electrochemical applications.
•Chemical Inertness: High resistance to chemical reactions enhances durability in harsh environments.
•High-Temperature Resistance and low thermal expansion: Can withstand temperatures up to 3000°C, suitable for high-temperature applications. •Biocompatibility: Safe for use in biomedical applications, particularly in prosthetics and tissue engineering.
•Tailorable Properties: Customizable properties through heat treatment and surface modifications.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
484164-10G04061832390345
484164-50G04061833398616