Conductive Carbon Black Market Research, Size, Share Analysis by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application to 2030
Conductive carbon black is a form of carbon black that has been treated or modified to have electrical conductivity. Carbon black is a fine, black powder that is composed of carbon particles that are produced through the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. It is commonly used as a reinforcing agent in rubber products, such as tires, as well as in the production of inks, paints, and plastics. To make carbon black conductive, it is usually treated with an oxidizing agent, such as nitric acid, to introduce oxygen-containing functional groups on its surface. These functional groups increase the number of free electrons on the surface of the carbon black particles, making them more conductive. Conductive carbon black is used in a variety of applications where electrical conductivity is required, such as in the production of conductive coatings, conductive plastics, and conductive rubber products. It is also used in the manufacture of electrodes for batteries and fuel cells, and as ...