Carbon Black (N110) - India
Carbon black, found in various forms like acetylene black, channel black, furnace black, lamp black, and thermal black,
is a residue left after the incomplete combustion of heavy petroleum fuels such as coal, ethylene cracking tar, FCC tar, and,
to a lesser extent, vegetable oil. Comprising over 96% amorphous carbon and trace elements like oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen,
and sulfur, concentrated on the surface, it takes the form of a finely divided black pellet or powder. Oxidized carbon black
can contain up to 15% oxygen.
The characteristics of carbon black can be tailored for specific applications, resulting in a diverse range influenced by
production methods and process parameter variations. It is composed of chain-type or botryoidal aggregates formed from small,
mostly spherical particles during production. These aggregates combine to form large agglomerates in the reactor. Conductive
carbon blacks, distinguished by their high specific surface area and extensively branched aggregates, are utilized in applications
like antistatic coatings for plastics.
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Specifications
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | Carbon Black |
| CAS Number | 1333-86-4 |
| HS Code | 2803.00.00 |
| Formula | C |
| Appearance | Black solid, powdered solid |
| Common Names | Carbon Black, Lamp Black |
| Packaging | 25 kg paper bag |
Applications
Rubber Industry
In tires and other rubber products, carbon black serves primarily as both a colorant and a reinforcing filler. Anti-vibration
components in the automotive industry commonly utilize natural rubber enhanced by the addition of carbon black. It is employed
in various formulations with diverse rubber types to alter the tire's performance characteristics.
Paint and Coating Industry
Carbon black is a common component in inks, paints, toners, and resin coloring. Its effectiveness as both a coloring agent and a
black pigment is well-established. Specialized carbon blacks find application in paints and coatings for achieving translucent
coloring, tinting white and colorful coatings (such as decorative paints), and producing mass tone colors.
Food Industry
Carbon black is widely utilized as a food coloring and finds extensive applications in solvent recovery, controlling odors in
industrial waste, and treating drinking water.
Other Applications
Carbon black, functioning as an electrically conductive material, is employed in various applications such as floppy disks, fibers,
and antistatic coatings. Additionally, it serves as an antistatic agent and filler in automotive gasoline caps and pipelines.