Thermal black

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011930",
  "term": "Thermal black",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of carbon black produced by the thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons, such as natural gas, in the absence of air. This process yields relatively large, spherical particles with low surface area and low structure. Thermal black is primarily used as a reinforcing filler in rubber products and as a pigment.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrocarbons",
    "pyrolysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 505 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/thermal-black/"
}