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A New Polymeric Material for ESD and Corrosion Protection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

J. P. Franey
Affiliation:
AT&T Bell Laboratories 600 Mountain Ave. Murray Hill, NJ 07974
R. S. Freund
Affiliation:
AT&T Bell Laboratories 600 Mountain Ave. Murray Hill, NJ 07974
R. Sias
Affiliation:
Baxter Industrial Div. 27200 N. Tourney Rd. Valencia, CA 91355
B. Beamer
Affiliation:
Baxter Industrial Div. 27200 N. Tourney Rd. Valencia, CA 91355
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Abstract

A new material for permanent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and corrosion protection has been developed. This material, called Reactive Polymer, consists of a blend of polymer resin (eg. polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, PVC) with stable solid-state additives. It can be formed into bags, tubing, sheets, bubble-pack, foam, trays, IC carriers, tape-and-reel, etc. ESD and corrosion protection is provided for components, circuit packs, assembled systems, etc. Protection from corrosion or tarnish by atmospheric H2S, COS, and HCI is provided for many forms of silver, copper, and copper alloys such as the stock metals, electrical connectors, bus bars for electric power transmission, and electroplated metals.

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Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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