El carbono en números
Este artículo presenta el carbono como un elemento químico fundamental, explicando sus formas naturales, reactividad química, usos industriales y su papel esencial como base de la vida.
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Carbon Black Materials
Material de carbono amorfo fino diseñado para pigmentación, conductividad, refuerzo y protección UV en aplicaciones industriales
Carbon black is a unique amorphous carbon material with extremely fine primary particle sizes, making it one of the most versatile industrial carbons. It is widely used in coatings, plastics, rubber, and compounds where pigmentation, reinforcement, or UV protection is required.
Carbon black is commonly used as an additive in coatings, dispersions, polymers, and composite materials, where it enhances color, improves durability, and modifies mechanical properties.
Negro de carbón
Carbon black is produced through controlled combustion or thermal decomposition of hydrocarbon fuels. The properties of the resulting material depend on the manufacturing method and feedstock used.
Carbon black is typically categorized by characteristics such as:
- Primary particle size
- Surface area
- Structure
- Tint strength (coloring ability)
Asbury supplies multiple grades of carbon black including Furnace Black, and Acetylene Black. These products are available in bead, ground, and powder forms to meet specific processing and performance requirements. Typical primary particle sizes range from 16 to 230 nanometers.
Propiedades
Propiedades principales del carbono
Carbon black offers a unique combination of optical, electrical, and reinforcing properties.
- Extremely fine particle size (16–230 nm)
- High tint strength and pigmentation performance
- UV absorption and protection
- Polymer reinforcement capability
- Good dispersion in coatings and polymers
- Ability to modify viscosity and gloss
Aplicaciones
Carbon Black Applications
Carbon black is used across many industries where pigmentation and reinforcement are required.
Cables y alambres
Used in insulation compounds to provide UV protection.
Coatings, Paint & Polish
Provides pigmentation, improved gloss, and UV resistance in industrial and decorative coatings.
Cerámica
Used as a carbon additive in specialty ceramic formulations.
Aislamiento y espuma
Improves durability in specialized insulation and foam materials.
Plásticos y polímeros
Used as a reinforcing filler, pigment in polymer compounds.
Artículos de caucho
Enhances strength, wear resistance, and durability in rubber products.
Cómo funciona
Pigmentation & UV Protection
Carbon black is widely used as a pigment due to its strong tinting strength and ability to produce deep black coloration. It also provides effective UV protection by absorbing ultraviolet radiation, helping protect coatings, plastics, and rubber materials from degradation. Carbon black can function as both a primary pigment and a color enhancer, enriching other pigments and improving gloss in coating formulations.
Polymer Applications
In polymer systems, carbon black acts as both a reinforcing filler and a functional additive. Carbon black also improves melt flow behavior and dispersion characteristics in many polymer processing systems.
Food Contact Grades
Certain high-purity furnace black grades meet FDA specifications for indirect food contact applications (21 CFR §178.3297). These grades disperse easily in polymer systems and provide consistent color and processing performance.
POR QUÉ ASBURY
Your Global Supply Partner of Carbon Black Materials
Asbury Advanced Materials supplies a wide range of carbon black materials including furnace black and acetylene black for coatings, polymers, rubber, and advanced industrial applications.
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