Overview
Conductive PC material is a modified polycarbonate infused with conductive additives such as carbon fibers, nanotubes, or metal particles. It retains the high impact strength and transparency (if unfilled) of standard PC while providing controlled electrical conductivity. Developed to address static buildup in sensitive environments, it meets industry standards like ANSI/ESD S20.20 for electrostatic discharge protection. This material is engineered through compounding processes where conductive fillers are evenly dispersed in the PC matrix. The resulting composite offers tunable resistivity, typically ranging from 10³ to 10⁹ ohm-cm, making it suitable for both dissipative and shielding applications. Major producers include Covestro, SABIC, and Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics.
Physical and Chemical Properties
The material exhibits a unique balance of mechanical and electrical properties. Its tensile strength ranges from 55–70 MPa, with elongation at break of 50–120%, depending on filler content. The addition of conductive agents slightly reduces PC's native transparency but enhances dimensional stability, with a coefficient of thermal expansion of 50–70 × 10⁻⁶/°C. Chemically, conductive PC maintains polycarbonate's resistance to dilute acids, oils, and alcohols but remains vulnerable to strong bases and certain solvents like acetone. The conductive fillers may alter flammability ratings, often achieving UL94 V-2 or better. Surface resistivity can be precisely controlled through filler concentration, typically measured per ASTM D257.
Main Applications
In electronics manufacturing, conductive PC is extensively used for chip trays, test fixtures, and housing components for devices requiring EMI shielding, such as 5G equipment and IoT sensors. The automotive industry employs it for fuel system components, sensor housings, and interior panels where static dissipation prevents ignition risks. Medical applications include housings for diagnostic equipment and surgical tools that require ESD protection. Industrial uses encompass cleanroom tools, conveyor components, and robotic parts exposed to friction-induced static. Emerging applications include 3D-printed antennas and wearable tech requiring lightweight conductivity.
Safety and Storage
While base PC is FDA-compliant for many food-contact uses, conductive variants require verification due to filler materials. Processing temperatures should stay below 300°C to prevent thermal degradation. Dust from machining may pose inhalation risks—ventilation or PPE is recommended during fabrication. Storage should prioritize moisture control (recommended RH <50%) to prevent filler oxidation. Pre-drying at 120°C for 2–4 hours is advised before injection molding. Regulatory compliance varies by region; common standards include RoHS, REACH, and ISO 10993-1 for medical grades. Shelf life is typically 12–24 months in sealed packaging.
B2B Procurement Guide
Key specifications to confirm include volume resistivity (e.g., 10⁴ vs. 10⁶ Ω·cm), filler type (carbon-based vs. metallic), and regulatory certifications. For EMI shielding, request shielding effectiveness (SE) data in dB across relevant frequencies (e.g., 30 MHz–1 GHz). Bulk orders (pallet quantities) commonly attract 8–15% discounts. Lead times range from 4–8 weeks for custom formulations. Verify supply chain transparency—some conductive fillers (e.g., graphene) may have geopolitical sourcing concerns. Quality tests should include resistivity mapping per ESD STM11.11 and mechanical testing per ISO 527.
Related Manufacturers
- 主营：TPE、包胶TPE、三菱PC、武汉PC材料、高透明PP、超透明PP、透明PP
- 主营：碳纤增强PA66、PPS、PEI、防静电导电尼龙、导电peek、PEEK、黑色加纤PEI、pps塑胶、咖啡色pps、黑色pps、pps塑料、lcp塑胶、环保pps、lcp塑料、pa6塑胶、pei塑胶、耐磨pa6、pa66塑胶、pa9t塑胶、pa6t塑胶、高温pa6t
- 主营：PEEK、PPSU、PEI、TPU、PC/ABS、PA66、PA6、PBT、POM、PSU、PES、PFA、PC、ABS、PP、ETFE、PCTG、PTFE、FEP、PPO、PET、PMMA、POE、EVA、PA12
- 主营：EPS粒子、相容剂、增韧剂、导电pc材料、液体橡胶、粉末丁腈橡胶、功能助剂、工程塑料、部分通用塑料
- 主营：防静电ABS、碳纤尼龙、PA66 CF40、导电ABS、导电pvc、导电tpe、导电POM、导电tpu、pps导电、pei导电、abs导电、导电尼龙、碳纤PPS、碳纤PC、lcp加纤、防静电PC、ppa碳纤、防静电尼龙、超导塑料、磁性塑料、PPS加纤、无人机桨叶塑料、铁粉ABS、增重塑料、导磁塑料
- 主营：POM、ABS、PC、PP、德国巴斯夫、日本宝理、韩国SK、PA66
- 主营：玻璃矿物、POM塑胶原料、PA66塑胶原料、pcabs沙伯基础、LCP塑胶原料、PA12塑胶原料、PA6塑胶原料、ABS塑胶原料、PC/ABS塑胶原料、PPO塑胶原料、PMMA亚克力、PA9T工程塑料、PBT工程塑料、沙林料、PC塑料、PVA降解塑料、TPU弹性体、TPEE塑胶原料
- 主营：拜耳tpu、pmmadr101、热熔胶、导电pom、pcg-3520m、pc-pc-115、耐候性、抗老化、高耐热、570塑料、高透光、eva耐寒、玻璃珠、310热熔、pbt阻燃、lg-hi-121、absaf303g、100pbk602、pom韩国、ppy150095、专卖pom、abs树脂、pom颗粒
- 主营：PP、PPS、TPU、导电PC、POM、PA6、PA66、PC、PBT、美国杜邦、巴斯夫、阿科玛、PC/ABS、PPA、尼龙、PA12、T30S、POK、PC/ASA、PMMA、LCP、沙伯基础、奇美、塞拉尼斯、ASA、AS
- 主营：PA66原料、无卤阻燃PA66、PA6改性料、导电防静电塑料、导电塑料、工程塑料、阻燃PA66、改性塑料、改性尼龙、特种塑料、PEEK原料、PPS原料、PA6原料、TPEE塑料、PEI改性料、TPE、TPU、PEEK板棒、PEI板棒、铁氟龙原料、3D打印耗材、PSU、PPSU、PES、PEEK粉末
- 主营：PA66、PA6、PEEK、导电防静电塑料、PA12、PPA、PEI、TPEE、TPE、TPU、TPV、改性尼龙、PA612、PPS、LCP、PA6T、PA46、防静电塑料、PEI塑料、耐高温塑料、耐磨塑料、塑胶原料、PPS塑料、PEEK塑料、PA66塑料
- 主营：PC聚碳酸酯、PEEK塑胶原料、尼龙6、导电级PC、尼龙66、POM聚甲醛、LCP塑胶原料、POK塑胶原料、EVA塑胶原料、ABS通用料、PPS聚苯硫醚、PPSU聚苯砜、PA6德国B3WG6、PMMA亚克力、PA6德国B30S、PC/ABS合金料、PFA AP-210、AC3100、PA66杜邦101L、PCTA塑胶原料、TPU1185A10、TPU 1190A、TPEE杜邦6356、SURLYN沙林料、COC E48R、POM 100P塑料
- 主营：PA6、PBT、PC、导电PC、PC/ABS、PPS、TPU、TPV、ABS、PA66、POM、PPO/PPE、PMMA、ASA、PPA、EMAA、TPEE、PCTG、POE、EVA、PCT、SEBS、EAA
- 主营：家用电器、电子电器汽车、车灯底座、导电级PC、医疗用品
- 主营：性好pom、pps1141l4、pa12-l25z、pc-ak3040、sk-矿物、pom-100af、pps-wl-30、旭化成、pom-100pe、pa66tr382、紫外线、abspa-727、pps-z-240、pom-500al、抗翘曲、阻燃pbt、pom-lt350、pom-m270s、黑色pom、pbt-sk601、pbt-sk602、瑞士ems、pbt-sk605、舒尔曼、pmma-80eb
- 主营：pa6塑胶、塑料pbt、遮光pbt、pc、pa6加纤、塑胶阻燃、塑料加纤、改性尼龙、abs、tpu、pom、pps