Carbon Tape
Carbon Tape
Main Highlights
- Width – 8mm
- Length – 20m
- Tape thickness – 160micron
- Plastic Core Diameter – 76mm
- Adhesive thickness – 15micron
- Operating temperature range – 120 degrees C
- Resistance – 5 Ohms/sq
These are some of the premium properties that make carbon conductive tape such an excellent solution for SEM/EDS applications.
A carbon tape is a perfect solution for joining two components together firmly and ensuring optimal conductivity between them. Hence it is also known as a carbon conductive tape. The quality and construction of the conductive tape need to be high to ensure reliability in applications.
It is a non-porous and conductive adhesive strip which is best-suited for EDX and SEM applications. These tapes are available with single-sided or double-sided carbon conductive tape.
Technical Specifications of Carbon Tape
Carbon Conductive Tape is a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape designed for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron microscopy sample preparation, grounding, and static charge dissipation applications. It provides reliable conductivity, strong adhesion, and minimal residue, making it an essential consumable for research laboratories, material science studies, nanotechnology, and microscopy analysis.
- Provides excellent electrical conductivity for SEM applications
- Strong adhesive bond with minimal contamination
- Reduces charging effects during electron microscopy imaging
- Easy to cut and mount on SEM stubs and sample holders
- Suitable for conductive and non-conductive specimens
- Excellent flexibility and surface conformity
- Widely used in nanotechnology, materials science, and research laboratories
| Technical Specifications of Carbon Conductive Tape | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Carbon Conductive Tape |
| Material Composition | Carbon-Filled Conductive Adhesive Tape |
| Color | Black |
| Adhesive Type | Pressure-Sensitive Conductive Adhesive |
| Conductivity Type | Surface Conductive |
| Electrical Conductivity | Good |
| Surface Resistance | Low Surface Resistivity |
| Backing Material | Carbon-Coated Film |
| Adhesion Strength | High |
| Thickness | Typically 0.08 – 0.20 mm |
| Operating Temperature | Room Temperature to 80°C |
| Static Charge Dissipation | Excellent |
| Flexibility | Excellent |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent |
| Residue After Removal | Minimal |
| Cutting Method | Scissors, Blade Cutter, Die Cutting |
| Compatible Substrates | Metal, Glass, Ceramic, Polymer, SEM Stubs |
| Primary Applications | SEM Sample Mounting, Electron Microscopy, Grounding, Static Charge Dissipation, Material Science Research |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a Cool, Dry Place Away from Direct Sunlight |
Full Description of Carbon Tape
In simple words, it is designed to install electrical conductivity between two hard surfaces which also need to join together. As these strips do not use liquid or colloidal adhesive solutions, it becomes safer and more comfortable to mount samples quickly.
The carbon tape is made using the best quality material for the tape itself, which has only trace amounts of Silicon and Aluminum. This material made from the non-woven liner and coated on one or both sides with a non-liquid, conductive adhesive solution. The adhesive itself is carbon-filled acrylic and highly sensitive to pressure, which makes it perfect for adhesion to several materials, including small fiber particles, paper, glass, wood, rubber, wafers, ceramic, plastics, and metals.
The carbon tapes are impurity free and completely transparent. Although the conductivity of single-sided carbon conductive tape is noticeably lower than the double-sided carbon conductive tape both of these are suitable for use in EDS or SEM applications.
Carbon Tape vs Copper Tape vs Aluminum Foil Tape
Carbon conductive tape is widely used in scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron microscopy sample preparation, grounding, and static charge dissipation applications. Compared to copper conductive tape and aluminum foil tape, carbon tape offers excellent electron microscopy compatibility, uniform conductivity, and strong adhesion, making it the preferred choice for laboratory and research environments.
| Parameter | Carbon Tape | Copper Conductive Tape | Aluminum Foil Tape | Double-Sided Adhesive Tape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Composition | Carbon-Filled Conductive Adhesive Tape | Copper Foil with Conductive Adhesive | Aluminum Foil with Adhesive | Polymer Adhesive Film |
| Electrical Conductivity | Good | Excellent | Moderate | Non-Conductive |
| SEM Sample Mounting | Excellent | Good | Limited | Not Suitable |
| Electron Microscopy Compatibility | Excellent | Good | Moderate | Poor |
| Static Charge Dissipation | Excellent | Excellent | Good | None |
| Surface Conductivity | Uniform | Very High | Moderate | None |
| Flexibility | Excellent | Good | Moderate | Excellent |
| Adhesion Strength | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Residue After Removal | Minimal | Moderate | Moderate | May Leave Residue |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Moderate | Good | Excellent |
| Thermal Stability | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| Conductive Path Through Adhesive | Yes | Available in Conductive Grades | No | No |
| Best Applications | SEM Sample Mounting, Electron Microscopy, Grounding, Static Dissipation | EMI Shielding, Circuit Repair, Grounding | Heat Shielding, HVAC, Sealing | General Bonding Applications |
| Research Laboratory Use | Excellent | Good | Limited | Not Suitable |
| Relative Cost | Moderate | Moderate to High | Economical | Economical |
| Key Advantage | Ideal for SEM & Microscopy Applications | Highest Electrical Conductivity | Excellent Heat Resistance | Strong General-Purpose Adhesion |
Why Choose Carbon Tape?
- Ideal for SEM and electron microscopy sample mounting
- Provides reliable electrical conductivity and charge dissipation
- Strong adhesive with minimal residue after removal
- Suitable for conductive sample preparation and grounding
- Excellent flexibility and conformability on irregular surfaces
- Widely used in research laboratories, material science, and nanotechnology applications
- Helps reduce charging effects during electron microscopy imaging
Carbon Tape Applications
These are some of the principal uses of high-quality carbon tape in industries and R&D labs across the world:
- Repairing defective conductor on printed circuit boards
- Fixing glitch rear windscreen heater
- Alternative to soldering, if heat can damage electrical component
- Making ‘Faraday Cage’ to protect sensitive electrical instruments from electromagnetic radiation
- SEM (scanning electron microscopy) applications to prevent electrostatic charge developing in the surface
FAQ's
Both Side
EMI Shielding, SEM, TEM, Scientific and Electronics applications
Yes
12 months at room temperature
Why Techinstro?
At Techinstro, we ensure that each customer can order customized, cost-effective carbon conductive tape, with varying width and properties, which makes them suitable for all types of industrial and R&D applications.