Product description
Product Name: Vulcan XC-72 Carbon Black Powder
Vulcan XC-72 is one of the most widely recognized and utilized carbon black materials in advanced energy research, serving primarily as a catalyst support. Its exceptional properties stem from a unique combination of high specific surface area, high electrical conductivity, and a robust, porous structure.
This material is essential for dispersing noble metal catalysts (like Platinum, Palladium, Ruthenium) onto its surface, ensuring maximal utilization of the expensive catalytic material and efficient electron transfer.
Primary Applications
New Energy Research:
Fuel Cells: The standard and most common support material for Platinum (Pt) catalysts in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), providing the essential conductive framework for the cathode and anode electrodes.
Metal-Air Batteries: Used as a highly conductive and porous component in the air-cathode of batteries like Zinc-Air or Lithium-Air systems.
Materials Chemistry & Functional Surfaces:
Electrocatalysis: A base material for a wide range of electrocatalytic studies, including the Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR), Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), and CO2 Reduction.
Conductive Composites: Utilized to enhance the electrical conductivity of various polymer and material matrices.
Ordering and Customization
Grades Available: We supply standard Vulcan XC-72 and the specialized Vulcan XC-72R (a slightly higher purity grade).
Ready-to-Use Catalyst Inks: In addition to the raw powder, we can provide Customized Catalyst Inks utilizing Vulcan XC-72, blended with an ionomer (e.g., Nafion) and a noble metal catalyst, ready for electrode fabrication.
Bulk Inquiries: Contact our sales team for pricing on bulk quantities required for pilot-scale electrode manufacturing and large-scale research programs.
