They can also be used in a wide range of power applications. Unlike conventional carbon blacks that are produced from gas phase reactions, these materials are derived from the sol-gel polymerization of selected organic monomers in solution. After the solvent is removed, the resultant organic aerogel is pyrolyzed in an inert atmosphere to form a carbon aerogel. The aerogel chemical composition, microstructure, and physical properties can be controlled at the nanometer scale, giving rise to unique optical, thermal, acoustic, mechanical and electrical properties. Because of the range of particle sizes needed for various powdered carbon applications, We do not stock sized materials at this time.
Larger quantities can be custom ground and sized.
For special sizing or for quantities over 500 grams, ask for quotation. Another distinction from other high surface area carbon powders is that carbon aerogels have oxygen free surfaces that can increase their effectiveness in some applications. Small shapes can be custom machined to size from monolithic blocks. Consist of a non-woven carbon paper impregnated with a carbon aerogel. These composite sheets are suitable for direct use as capacitors or deionization electrodes, etc., and have some degree of flexibility.