Reticulated Vitreous Carbon/RVC , 100PPI

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.

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