Applications of Conductive ABS Compound

Examples: Stainless steel fibers, etc.;
Advantages: Good conductivity and mechanical properties. Metal fibers have a large aspect ratio and are more likely to form a conductive network in ABS, thereby improving conductive properties;
Comparison: Compared with metal powders, metal fibers have better dispersibility;
Limitations: Higher cost.

Filler type	Conductivity	Mechanical effect	Appearance effect	Cost	Typical applications
Carbon black	Good	Impact strength may decrease	Material turns black	Low	General anti-static/conductive parts, cost-sensitive projects
Carbon nanotubes	Good	Tensile/bending strength +20%–50%	Dark	Medium-high	High-strength, high-conductivity structural parts
Carbon fiber	Good	Strength, modulus, heat resistance improved	Dark	High	High-strength, high-heat-resistance parts
Metal fibers	Good	Good mechanical properties, excellent dispersion	Metallic/dark	High	High-conductivity, EMI shielding parts

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