CNT, carbon nanotube, carbon fullerene, Buckytubes, nanotubes,C-60, Buckminster fullerene, multi walled nanotube, MWNT, single walled nanotube SWNT

• Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Synonyms:
  
              CNT, carbon nanotube, carbon fullerene, Buckytubes, nanotubes,C-60, Buckminster fullerene, multi walled nanotube, MWNT, single walled nanotube SWNT

• Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Description:

a) Electrical conductivity -- probably the best conductor of electricity on a nanoscale level that can ever be possible.

b) Thermal conductivity -- comparable to diamond along the tube axis.

c) Mechanical -- probably the stiffest, strongest, and toughest fiber that can ever exist.

d) Chemistry of carbon -- can be reacted and manipulated with the richness and flexibility of other carbon molecules. Carbon is the basis of most materials we use every day.

e) Molecular perfection -- essentially free of defects.

f) Self-assembly -- strong van der Waals attraction leads to spontaneous roping of many nanotubes. Important in certain applications.

• Carbon Nanotube Form & Color:
  
          a) Clumps
  
          b) Black powder
  
          c) Small black spheres
  
          d) Carbon nanotube sheets
   

• Nanotube Chemical Properties Available:

a) Carbon nanotube

b) Boron nitride nanotube

c) Inorganic nanotubes

• Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Physical Tube Structures Available:

a) MWNT (Multi walled nanotube)

b) SWNT (Single walled nanotube)

c) "Armchair"

d) "Zigzag"

e) Chiral armchair-zigzag
 

• Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Potential Market Applications:

Flat panel displays, conductive plastics, super composite fibers, superconductors, and field storage batteries

• Micro-electronics / semiconductors
   
• Conducting Composites
   
• Superconducting using "entirely end-bonded" multi-walled carbon nanotubes
   
• Controlled Drug Delivery/release
   
• Artificial muscles
   
• Super capacitors
   
• Batteries
   
• Field emission flat panel displays
   
• Field Effect transistors and Single electron transistors
   
• Nano lithography
   
• Nano electronics
   
• Doping
   
• Nano balance
   
• Nano tweezers
   
• Data storage
   
• Magnetic nanotube
   
• Nano gear
   
• Nanotube actuator
   
• Molecular Quantum wires
   
• Hydrogen Storage
   
• Noble radioactive gas storage
   
• Solar storage
   
• Waste recycling
   
• Electromagnetic shielding
   
• Dialysis Filters
   
• Thermal protection
   
• Nanotube reinforced composites
   
• Reinforcement of armor and other materials
   
• Reinforcement of polymer
   
• Avionics
   
• Collision-protection materials
   
• Fly wheels

• Carbon Nanotube Economic Outlook through 2009

• Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Packaging:

Usually to customer specification

• Carbon Nanotube TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Listed. For further information please call the E.P.A. at 1.202.554.1404

• Carbon Nanotube CAS Number:

a) 7440-44-0 (activated carbon)

b) 7782-42-5 (graphite)

• Carbon Nanotube UN Number:
  
          1325
   
• Nanotube Safety Notice:

Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.

 

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