A percolation model that sets a correlation between the resistivity ρ of metal-polymer compositions and the volume fraction α of a metal pigment is suggested. The relationship lnρ = lnρ0 + 1.73/a(Vmp/α)1/3 (where ρ0 is the empirical resistivity of closely packed metal particles in a polymer, 1.73 is the analytical numeric factor, a is an energy constant defined by the conductivity type, and Vmp is the mean volume of a metal particle) is derived. Analytical and experimental data are in qualitative agreement.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)470-474
Number of pages5
JournalProtection of Metals
Volume34
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1998

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Metals and Alloys
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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