AMTETRA is tetrapod shaped single crystal of zinc oxide.

It has various unique properties because of its tetrapod structure.

 

 

Description & Features

• Improvement in wear & abrasion resistant, dimensional stability, and surface smoothness for thermoplastic resins

• Synergy effect with carbon fiber and PTFE micropowder

• Suitable for ESD control and thermally conductive compounds

• Breaking power improvement for rubbe

 

General characteristics

Chemical formula	ZnO
Shape	Tetrapod shape
Ave. length of leg	10μm
True specific gravity	5.78
Bulk specific gravity	0.1
Sublimation point	1720°C
Volume resistance	10Ω·cm

 

End applications

• Seal ring for wear & friction

• Bearing for wear & friction

• Precision gear for dimensional stability

• IC tray for ESD properties

• Heat sink for thermally conductivity

• Shoe sole for breaking properties

• Tire for breaking properties

 

Grades

Grade	Average length	Surface treatment	Application
WZ-0501	10 μm	No treatment	PTFE, Rubber, Elastomer,   Paint
WZ-0501L	20 μm
WZ-0511	10 μm	Treated	PP, PS, ABS, PA, PPS, LCP,   other resins, Rubber
WZ-0511L	20 μm
WZ0531	10 μm	Treated	POM, PET, PBT
WZ-05E1	10 μm	Treated	PC
WZ-05F1	10 μm	Treated	Film and Paint, General   resins for better dispersion

 

The brand name was renewed to “AMTETRA” from “PANATETRA” in March 2024.