For every polymer form and function, there is a mineral, fiber, metal or carbon filler that will maximize its performance.  Limestone is composed mostly of the mineral calcite (CaCO3) but may contain dolomite or another crystalline form of calcium carbonate called aragonite.1   Copper filler, often in powder or flake form, is also a good substitute for aluminum, as it has a much higher melting point and doesn’t corrode like aluminum will.

For every polymer form and function, there is a mineral, fiber, metal or carbon filler that will maximize its performance.  Limestone is composed mostly of the mineral calcite (CaCO3) but may contain dolomite or another crystalline form of calcium carbonate called aragonite.1   Copper filler, often in powder or flake form, is also a good substitute for aluminum, as it has a much higher melting point and doesn’t corrode like aluminum will.

However, design flexibility is limited because, as thermosets, finished parts cannot be post-formed. Various forming processes and application examples of CFRTP materials will be explored later in this article. Secondary forming and methods for manufacturing complex geometries

Avient provides these flame-retardant additives in the form of concentrates, allowing producers to combine them with color and other additives to meet performance requirements.

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Colorant Chromatics™ is a market leader in coloring fluoropolymers and high-temperature polymers, with formulations that can provide robust material performance and ultra-high-heat resistance without compromising safety, extending the product shelf life in cables in demanding industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, telecommunication, and building and construction  

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a silicone based product that is supplied as a liquid that is cured with heat to form a permanent shape. Once a thermoset material is cured with heat it forms a permanent shape that cannot be reheated and reformed. It is always sound practice to test your material choices for chemical resistance under actual service conditions to ensure performance.

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a silicone based product that is supplied as a liquid that is cured with heat to form a permanent shape. Once a thermoset material is cured with heat it forms a permanent shape that cannot be reheated and reformed. It is always sound practice to test your material choices for chemical resistance under actual service conditions to ensure performance.

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a silicone based product that is supplied as a liquid that is cured with heat to form a permanent shape. Once a thermoset material is cured with heat it forms a permanent shape that cannot be reheated and reformed. It is always sound practice to test your material choices for chemical resistance under actual service conditions to ensure performance.

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a silicone based product that is supplied as a liquid that is cured with heat to form a permanent shape. Once a thermoset material is cured with heat it forms a permanent shape that cannot be reheated and reformed. It is always sound practice to test your material choices for chemical resistance under actual service conditions to ensure performance.