What is GNP YXL-GP15?
GNP YXL-GP15
YXL-GP15 is a physically exfoliated graphene nanoplatelet powder for conductive and thermal material development.
Technical owner: Aurexene Materials Engineering Team · Last updated: 2026-07-26
What It Is Not
- GNP means graphene nanoplatelets, not graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, or graphite powder.
When Not to Use It
- Do not use GNP when transparency, electrical insulation, or a strongly isotropic conductive network is required and platelet orientation cannot be controlled.
Intrinsic Screening Summary
- Identity screen
- Graphitic carbon; Platelet carbon
- Intrinsic feature
- The thin platelet structure supports graphitic conductive and thermal pathways. YXL-GP15 uses a dispersion/intercalation-aid approach intended to suppress secondary stacking and support dispersion in pure water, polar solvents, and polymer matrices; this is a grade-specific processing aid, not a claim of unconditional dispersion stability.
- Material-level integration
- Add in batches with a suitable dispersant; pre-soak with dispersant for at least half a day before use; use high-speed shear or emulsification equipment for slurry dispersion. Dispersion and composite performance depend on the recommended dispersant, pre-soaking, shear or emulsification conditions, concentration, and host system. The powder absorbs moisture: keep sealed and dry before use if needed, and qualify the selected formulation and process.
Application Fit
Selection & Validation Framework
| Decision Question | Material-Level Answer |
|---|---|
| Integration and processing criteria | Required for: Conductive Materials, EMI Shielding Materials, Heat Dissipation, and ESD Materials. Measure: surface resistance; volume resistance; resistance uniformity; particle distribution; settling; redispersion; storage stability; moisture exposure. Sample state: final host formulation or part state. Failure signals: Request approved data. |
Material Identity & Specification Status
Approved values for Packaging are not published; confirm them during quotation or sample review.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Graphitic carbon |
| CAS / identity | 7782-42-5 |
| Particle size | D50 7.5 +/- 2 µm; D90 < 40 µm (typical D50 8.1 µm; D90 21.0 µm) |
| Morphology | Platelet carbon |
| Density | 0.01-0.05 g/cm3 loose bulk density (typical 0.03 g/cm3) |
| Purity | 99.4-99.8% (typical 99.78%) |
| Storage | Keep tightly sealed in a dry environment; dry before use if needed. |
Why It Works
| Structure | Function | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Physically exfoliated graphene nanoplatelet powder; grey-black platelets; <10 layers (typical 3-7) | GNP supports Conductive Materials, EMI Shielding Materials, Heat Dissipation, ESD Materials, Energy Storage, Carbon Dispersion. | The thin platelet structure supports graphitic conductive and thermal pathways. YXL-GP15 uses a dispersion/intercalation-aid approach intended to suppress secondary stacking and support dispersion in pure water, polar solvents, and polymer matrices; this is a grade-specific processing aid, not a claim of unconditional dispersion stability. |
Compare Material Routes
| Material / Route | Decision Boundary |
|---|---|
| MWCNT | GNP provides a platelet-network route that can support heat spreading and conductivity when exfoliation and alignment are controlled. MWCNT network systems and GNP platelet systems have different dispersion, geometry, orientation, restacking, shear-history, viscosity, and loading sensitivities. Compare them in the same host formulation, processing route, geometry, direction, conditioning, and test method; neither route is a universal winner. |
Technical Guides
| Technical Guide | Summary |
|---|---|
| How to Distinguish GNP, GO, rGO, Ionic-Liquid Exfoliated Graphene, and 3D Graphene | A material-native graphene family map that separates chemical identity, sheet or network architecture, oxidation and defect state, supplied form, functional role, processing risk, first screen, and evidence required. |
FAQ
How does the supplied YXL-GP15 dispersion approach differ from untreated GNP?
YXL-GP15 uses a dispersion/intercalation-aid approach intended to suppress secondary stacking and support dispersion in pure water, polar solvents, and polymer matrices. The result still depends on the recommended dispersant, pre-soaking, shear or emulsification conditions, concentration, and host system.
What does the stated 3-7-layer value represent?
The YXL-GP15 grade specification reports fewer than 10 graphene layers, with a typical value of 3-7 layers, characterized by SEM and Raman spectroscopy. It is a grade-specific characterization value, not a universal definition for all GNP materials.
Which conditions should be fixed when qualifying YXL-GP15 dispersion and composite performance?
Fix and record the host system, formulation and concentration, recommended dispersant, pre-soak time, shear or emulsification equipment and conditions, moisture handling, sample geometry, conditioning, and test method before comparing results.
Commercial Availability
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Sample status: Sample availability requires confirmation
Commercial details are not published until the source and verification fields are complete and the Supplier Data Packet is signed by the sales owner, technical reviewer, and resource/compliance owner. Request current grade, form, sample, packaging, and delivery confirmation.
Documents & Inquiry
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Technical Data Sheet
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Safety Data Sheet
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