Fillers Enhance Plastic Properties

P: Thermoplastic S: Thermosetting

Category Material Properties Applicable Plastics
Chemical Resistance Heat Resistance Electrical Insulation Impact Resistance Tensile Strength Dimensional Stability Rigidity Hardness Lubricity Conductivity Thermal Conductivity Moisture Resistance Processability
Powder Aluminum Hydroxide (Microparticles) ● ● ● ● P
Aluminum (Powder) ● ● S
Calcium Carbonate ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Calcium Silicate ● ● ● ● S
Kaolin ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Calcined Kaolin ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Mica ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Molybdenum Dioxide ● ● ● ● ● P
Silica (Amorphous) ● ● ● S/P
Talc ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Coal (Powder) ● ● S/P
Graphite ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Carbon Black ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Wood Powder ● ● ● S
Bark (Rice Husk) ● S
Fibrous Asbestos ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Carbon Fiber ● ● S
Glass Fiber ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Cellulose ● ● ● ● ● S/P
α-Cellulose ● ● ● S
Cotton ● ● ● ● ● ● S
Ramie ● ● S
Sisal ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Nylon ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Orlon ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● S/P
Rayon ● ● ● ● ● ● S
TFE ● ● ● ● S/P
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