{"title":"Carbon Supports","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecialty catalysts, functionalized carbons, catalyst supports, and conductive materials for electrochemical research and electrode development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese materials do not sit in the platinum, iridium, ruthenium, silver, nickel, or copper collections, and they are not interchangeable. If the metal you need has its own collection, start there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxidized carbon is a surface-treated carbon black, used as a catalyst support and as a conductive additive. Oxygen groups on the surface can improve wetting and dispersion in water-based inks. Uses include fuel-cell catalyst supports, catalyst-ink formulation, and supercapacitor electrodes. It is not a metal catalyst, and it is not an anode material for a PEM electrolyzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere listed, palladium is used for formic acid oxidation, alkaline hydrogen oxidation, and oxygen-reduction research. Gold is used for CO₂ reduction to carbon monoxide and for electrochemical sensors. Iron and cobalt are used in non-precious catalyst work, including alkaline oxygen evolution and oxygen-reduction studies. The reaction depends on the composition and the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected powders can be used in catalyst inks and coated into gas diffusion electrodes, where the material is suited to it. For a composition that is not listed, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xt-oxidized-carbon-grade-t","title":"XT Oxidized Carbon Grade T","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurface Oxidized Carbon Black is a high surface area carbon material derived from chemically modified Vulcan XC-72R. Through a proprietary oxidation process, hydrophilic functional groups are introduced onto the carbon particle surface to enhance wettability and dispersibility in various media including aqueous and polar media. The surface modification involves controlled acid treatment followed by wet chemical etching to introduce oxygen-containing functional groups, including carboxylic, phenolic, and quinone species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material exhibits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBET surface area (N₂ adsorption): 200 - 240 m²\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage agglomerate particle size: ~ 21.34 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of hydrophilic functional groups significantly enhances dispersion stability compared to pristine Vulcan XC-72R, particularly in aqueous and other polar systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications\u003cbr\u003e Surface oxidized carbon black is suitable for a broad range of applications, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-based inks requiring improved dispersion stability and jetability with minimal or no heavy surfactant loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupercapacitor electrodes, offering enhanced electrolyte wetting and improved surface accessibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel cell catalyst supports, particularly for direct methanol and direct alcohol fuel cells utilizing PtRu or other alloy anode catalysts, where improved catalyst anchoring to the support is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductive polymer composites, enabling better integration into polar plastics (e.g., nylon, polyesters) for EMI shielding applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrochemical H₂O₂ generation, where surface oxidation favors the 2-electron oxygen reduction pathway over the 4-electron pathway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdsorptive removal of organic pollutants, including dyes and pharmaceuticals, from contaminated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete and cement coloration, allowing improved dispersion into water-rich cement systems with reduced agglomeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV protection in plastics, where improved dispersion enhances UV screening in agricultural films and piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiomedical sensors, where surface functional groups enable covalent or electrostatic attachment of enzymes and antibodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand other applications benefiting from surface-functionalized, high surface area carbon materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical lead time of 1-2 weeks is expected for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eRequest Oxidized Carbon Grade T Technical Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuel Cells Etc","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49732622221571,"sku":"11080053","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":49732622254339,"sku":"11080054","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":49733054759171,"sku":"11080055","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/platinum-vulcan-carbon-fuel-cell-catalyst-500x500.jpg?v=1791409510"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/collections\/pt-other.jpg?v=1790962368","url":"https:\/\/fuelcellsetc.com\/collections\/other-catalysts.oembed","provider":"Fuel Cells Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}