Momentive Performance Materials "PG" Pyrolytic Graphite

Pyrolytic Graphite (PG) is a unique form of graphite manufactured by decomposition of a hydrocarbon gas at very high temperature in a vacuum furnace. The result is an ultra-pure product which is near theoretical density and extremely anisotropic. This anisotropy results from the layered structure. As an example, PG exhibits a thermal conductivity consistent with the best conductors in the "AB" plane and lower than alumina brick in the "C" direction. Mechanical thermal, and electrical properties are generally far superior to conventional graphites. Typical properties are listed below. PG is Available as plate, free-standing shapes (crucibles, boats, tubes, etc.), and as an impermeable coating on graphite and other substrates.APPLICATIONS:Sputtering TargetsIon Beam GridsIon Implant HardwareLiquid Phase Epitaxy HardwareCrucibles for Ultra High VacuumThermal InsulatorsRocket NozzlesHeater ElementsInformation provided by Momentive Performance Materials, formerly GE Advanced Ceramics.