Reticulated Vitreous Carbon/RVC , 100PPI

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Reticulated Vitreous Carbon/RVC , 100PPI

Reticulated Vitreous Carbon/RVC , 100PPI

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Reticulated Vitreous Carbon (RVC) | High-Porosity Carbon Foam | FrankLab
Ultra-Lightweight · 3D Open-Cell Network · High Surface Area · Excellent Chemical & Thermal Stability

Product Overview
Reticulated Vitreous Carbon (RVC) is a highly porous, three-dimensional carbon foam made from vitreous carbon. Its unique open-cell structure provides:
Extremely high surface area
Excellent electrical conductivity
Exceptional chemical and thermal stability
Ultra-low density
Easy shaping and machining
These advantages make RVC a preferred material for:
Electrochemical electrodes
Flow battery and fuel cell media
Filtration and adsorption
High-temperature processing
Biological and chemical reactors
FrankLab supplies high-purity RVC foam in multiple pore sizes and thicknesses, suitable for both research and industrial applications.

Key Features
• 3D Open-Cell Carbon Network
True reticulated structure (not compressed fiber)
Fully interconnected pores
High accessible surface area
Allows excellent mass transport in electrochemical systems
• High Electrical Conductivity
Suitable for:
Flow electrodes
Porous 3D working electrodes
Battery & supercapacitor studies
• Excellent Chemical Resistance
Stable in:
Strong acids
Alkalis
Organic solvents
High-oxidation environments (within carbon limits)
• Lightweight and Mechanically Stable
Very low density
Can be easily cut, machined, or shaped
Suitable for custom electrode fabrication
• High Temperature Stability
Up to 3000°C in inert gas atmospheres
Ideal for thermal processing and furnace components

Typical Material Properties
Property Value
Density 0.04–0.10 g/cm³ (depending on porosity)
Porosity 97–99%
Pore Size Options 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 80, 100 PPI
Electrical Resistivity ~500–1000 μΩ·m (varies with grade)
Surface Area Extremely high due to 3D network
Thermal Stability Up to 3000°C (inert gas)
Chemical Resistance Excellent in acidic, neutral, and organic environments
Structure Open-cell vitreous carbon foam

Standard Thickness Options
3 mm
5 mm
10 mm
12.5 mm
25 mm (Custom thickness also available)

Standard Sheet Sizes
50 × 50 mm
100 × 100 mm
150 × 150 mm
200 × 200 mm
Custom dimensions up to full blocks are available on request.

Available Grades (PPI Options)

FrankLab provides the following RVC pore densities:

• 10 PPI – Very large pores, fast flow

• 20 PPI – Balanced structure

• 30 PPI – Most common for electrodes

• 45 PPI – Higher surface area

• 60 PPI – High-precision electrochemistry

• 80–100 PPI – Very high surface area, low mechanical strength

PPI = Pores Per Inch.

Recommended Applications
Electrochemical Applications
3D porous working electrodes
Flow battery electrodes
Gas diffusion systems
Metal deposition studies
Electrocatalyst supports
Catalysis & Adsorption
High surface area carbon support
Catalyst washcoating
Gas-phase and liquid-phase reactions
Energy & Environment
Supercapacitor materials
Environmental filtration
Activated carbon precursor
High-Temperature Processing
Furnace insulation
Lightweight carbon structures
Analytical & Biological Research
Cell scaffolds
Porous sample holders

Customization Available
FrankLab provides full machining and OEM customization:
Custom shapes (round, rectangular, hexagonal, irregular)
CNC cutting and contouring
Thickness from 1–50 mm
PPI selection from 10–100
Pre-cleaned or pre-treated surface options
PTFE or titanium holders for assembling finished electrodes
Provide your drawing or dimension requirements for a 24-hour quotation.


For Custom Orders or Inquiries

If you have custom requirements or any additional questions, feel free to contact us:

Email: support@franklab.shop


Why Choose FrankLab?

FrankLab Focused on electrochemical & research materials

•Stable quality for repeatable experiments

•Flexible customization capability

•Trusted by universities, institutes, and industrial R&D labs

FrankLab offers worldwide shipping.Orders are normally shipped from our facility in Hangzhou, China within 1-2 business days after the payment is made. It is very important that the correct shipping address is entered at checkout. We are not responsible for incorrect or undeliverable addresses.

 

Shipping Fees

Orders below USD 499 : Shipping fee of USD 14.90

Orders USD 499 and above: Free worldwide shipping

 

Large Orders & Bulk Discounts

For orders over USD 3,000, please contact our customer support team to check special pricing or potential bulk discounts before placing your order.

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