Study of the effect of graphite on electrical properties of High Density Polyethylene

Abstract

A sample of high density polyethylene and graphite powder was made to study the effect of graphite power content on the electrical properties of high density polyethylene, graphite offers the benefit of low density and cost when compared to metallic substances used for the same function , the sample was tested with different concentrations of graphite powder (30,40,50)% and in different temperatures, the study reached to the following results: The conductivity of the HDPE was increased according to the increase of temperature, the conductivity of the HDPE was increased according to the increase of graphite concentration, recommend to open the door to study this new exciting type of polymer that can help in application would be impossible using metal.