Carbon Black Powder

Carbon black has been part of human life for centuries. It is a fine, black powder essentially composed of elemental carbon, a highly engineered microscopic material contained in hundreds of thousands of our most valued everyday products. From cars to computers, plumbing to agriculture and banknotes to shoes, carbon black makes our lives better. It helps us use resources more efficiently, to travel safely, to communicate and to access clean water for drinking and irrigation. WHAT IS CARBON BLACK Carbon black is virtually pure, elemental carbon in the form of colloidal particles, which are microscopic and arranged in a grape-like form. Its physical appearance is that of a black, finely divided pellet or powder – individual particles of carbon black are invisible to the human eye. Carbon black is entirely different from, and should not be confused with, black carbon, more commonly known as soot. The size of the particles and the way they are aggregated determine the specific properties of the carbon black and how it can be used. For example, a large particle-sized “soft” carbon black grade will contribute to the elasticity of tire sidewalls, while a small particle-sized “hard” carbon black grade is essential to ensure the durability of a tire’s tread. WHAT ARE ITS USES ? Carbon black enables the everyday. It brings many properties and qualities to countless finished products and articles made from rubber or plastics, as well as providing color and protection from UV rays in paint, ink and coatings