Carbon (atomic symbol: C, atomic number: 6) is a Block P, Period 2, nonmetallic element. It is the sixth most abundantly available element in the universe, and is commonly obtained from coal deposits. Carbon is at the same time one of the softest (graphite) and hardest (diamond) materials found in nature.

Carbon inks are lubricious, providing low friction and excellent thermal stability. They are also chemically inert, with low reactivity to solvents and other chemicals. Carbon inks can be applied by screen-printing, dipping, and syringe dispensing and feature excellent adhesion glass and a variety of other substrates. Unlike conventional conductive materials, carbon inks are very resistant to abrasion, scratching, flexing and creasing.

Carbon inks can be applied screen printing, gravure printing, flexographic printing, spraying, dipping, or coating. All conductive compounds carbon inks are heat dried. Carbon inks are frequently used in the appliance, medical, automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries.

Application of conductive carbon inks for inkjet printing technology. Conductive Carbon Ink for inkjet printing technology combines carbon nanotube inks with other additives, such as metallic nanoparticles, for use in standard inkjet printing.

We used conductive carbon ink for screen printing applications to enhance the conductive strength. Fortunately we found very excellent desired results.