Description
ATOMFAIR® CNTS CARBON NANOTUBESRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Store and handle this carbon nanotube powder in sealed, dry containers to preserve its low moisture content and prevent contamination. Utilize engineering controls such as fume hoods or gloveboxes to mitigate inhalation exposure from the fine, low-density particulate.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store in dry environment to maintain moisture content below 0.1% as specified.
- Dust Hazard: Use local exhaust ventilation or glovebox during handling due to low bulk density and fine particle size.
- Electrical Conductivity: Ground all handling equipment to prevent electrostatic discharge given volume resistivity less than 18 mΩ·cm.
How does the bent morphology of ATOMFAIR CNTs impact their electrical conductivity and dispersion in conductive inks?
The bent morphology yields a high specific surface area of 250–350 m²/g, which can enhance percolation networks but also increases the risk of aggregation. The volume resistivity is <18 mΩ·cm at 20MPa, indicating good conductivity, but the low bulk density of 0.02–0.1 g/cm³ requires specialized dispersion techniques to achieve uniform coatings.
Are ATOMFAIR CNTs suitable for use as a conductive filler in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding composites?
With a purity of <99.5% and metal impurities below 80 ppm, these CNTs provide high electrical conductivity necessary for EMI shielding. The diameter of 5–10 nm and length >5 μm favor the formation of conductive networks. However, the bent morphology may cause higher loading requirements compared to straight CNTs to achieve percolation.
What are the key handling precautions for ATOMFAIR CNT powder to avoid electrostatic discharge and inhalation risks?
The low bulk density of 0.02–0.1 g/cm³ makes the powder prone to becoming airborne, requiring handling in a fume hood with respiratory protection. Although the volume resistivity is low (<18 mΩ·cm), which can lead to electrostatic discharge, grounding and antistatic measures are recommended. The material is sold exclusively for laboratory research, so all standard nanomaterial safety protocols apply.
This assessment evaluates ATOMFAIR® CNTs Carbon Nanotubes (250g) as a research-grade material with bent morphology, high specific surface area (250–350 m²/g), and low bulk density (0.02–0.1 g/cm³), suitable for applications requiring high interfacial area and conductivity, but requiring careful handling due to airborne dust and moisture sensitivity.
Positive
- High Specific Surface Area and Bent Morphology: The 250–350 m²/g specific surface area combined with bent morphology provides abundant active sites for interfacial interactions, advantageous in composite reinforcement, catalysis, and electrode formulations.
- Low Bulk Density with High Purity: Bulk density of 0.02–0.1 g/cm³ enables efficient dispersion in liquid or solid matrices, while ash content <0.5% and total metal impurities <80 ppm minimize contamination in sensitive applications.
Trade-offs
- Handling Challenges from Low Bulk Density: The extremely low bulk density (0.02–0.1 g/cm³) makes the powder highly prone to airborne suspension; handling must be performed in a fume hood or glove box to prevent inhalation loss and ensure operator safety.
- Moisture Sensitivity from High Surface Area: With a specific surface area of 250–350 m²/g, the material is highly hygroscopic; the specified moisture content <0.1% indicates that even trace ambient humidity can cause agglomeration or altered performance, necessitating dry storage and inert atmosphere processing.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).





