Marking carbon black/polypropylene compounds using a Nd:YAG laser

Y. Feng, Z. Q. Liu, X. S. Yi

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Abstract

Carbon black (CB)/polypropylene (PP) compounds were marked using a 532 nm Nd:YAG laser. Generally, the presence of a small amount of CB in PP led to a dramatic decrease in ablation threshold. Both thermophysical and photochemical reactions were found cooperative during laser processing of conventional polymers. Discoloration was basically the mechanism operative during laser marking polymer compounds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)517-519
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Materials Science Letters
Volume20
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2001
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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