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Physics, Chemistry 
Does carbon fiber conduct electricity? 
Does carbon fiber conduct electricity? 
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Carbon Fiber itself has a high resistance, but will still conduct electricity. Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer may not a easily conduct due to the infused polymer (which dose not conduct) that may insulate the carbon strands. 



From: Glen Zook 

Carbon black, when used as just a pigment, such as in paint, is not, usually, very conductive, based on the composition of the basic substance in which the carbon black is immersed.  However, when used as a filler, and so forth, in other things, such as plastic, etc., then it can definitely be conductive.  Carbon black is used in ESD protection items, etc.


http://www.moderndispersions.com/CONDUCTIVITY.pdf


http://www.ampacet.com/faqs/conductive-carbon-blacks-how-to-use-them/


http://www.premixgroup.com/product-cats/conductive-compounds/conductive-carbon-black/


Glen, K9STH 

Website: http://k9sth.net