Conductive TPE material
January 8, 2025
It is well known that under a given temperature, metals have low resistivity and are called conductors because their outer electrons, receiving energy from an electric field, can easily transition to lower energy states with minimal energy. TPE materials, on the other hand, are organic polymers where atoms share outer electrons, requiring a significant amount of energy to transition to lower energy states for electrical conduction. This transition occurs with very low probability, resulting in high resistivity, which is why they are classified as insulators. Based on the surface resistivity of materials, those with a resistivity above 10^12 are considered insulators, 10^6-10^11 are semiconductors, and those below 10^5 are conductors.
Through modification, the Sungallon CN series products can achieve a surface resistivity of 10^2-10^5, allowing for the free conversion between conductive and insulating resistivities to meet customer needs. The conductive TPE material has high sensitivity and can be used to slide on a smartphone screen. Conductive TPE materials are mainly applied in precision electronic and electrical components, physiotherapy products, high-risk mining supplies, touch screen styluses with high resistance, and mobile game joysticks.