Morphology of electrically conductive grades of carbon black

Abstract In recent years, several new types of highly electrically conductive (HEC) carbon blacks have been commercially introduced for use in plastic. Morphological features of these HEC carbon blacks are directly related to polymer melt rheology, proper loading concentration, resistivity and overall performance of the plastic composite. It was found that the unique mesoporous structure of these new HEC carbon blacks are primarily responsible for their success in Polyvinylchloride formulations.