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Conductive
97% the electrical conductivity of copper, weight for weight
Galvorn's electrical conductivity is nearly equivalent to copper on a per mass basis: 6,150 S·m²/kg versus 6,300 S·m²/kg for copper. For many wire and cable applications — including signal wire, data transfer, and EMI shielding — the full volumetric conductivity of copper is not required, making Galvorn's mass efficiency a significant advantage. Galvorn also outperforms copper at higher frequencies, making it well-suited for 5G, radar, satellite communications, and the high-speed data transmission that AI/ML infrastructure demands.
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Lighter
80% less dense than copper
Galvorn's single filament fiber has a density of 1.6 g/cm³ — compared to 9.0 g/cm³ for copper and 2.7 g/cm³ for aluminum. In wire and yarn form, density ranges from 0.7 to 1.2 g/cm³. For wire and cable manufacturers, that translates directly into substantial lightweighting opportunities across aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy applications — where reducing conductor weight improves system performance, efficiency, and payload capacity.
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Stronger
50x stronger than copper. 15x stronger than steel.
Weight for weight, Galvorn is 50 times stronger than copper, 30 times stronger than aluminum, and 15 times stronger than steel — making it the strongest commercially available conductor of its kind. For wire and cable manufacturers, this translates into exceptional durability in demanding environments: resistance to vibration, mechanical stress, and wear that extends product lifespan and maintains signal integrity in mission-critical applications.
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Flexible
1000x flex life of copper
Galvorn behaves more like a textile than a traditional conductor — offering 1,000 times the flex life of copper. Its bend radius is extremely small; Galvorn fibers can be tied into a tight knot without damage. For wire and cable manufacturers, this opens new possibilities for complex routing, tight-space installation, and applications involving constant bending and flexing — from aircraft wiring harnesses to robotic assembly components to high-density server rack cabling.
More reasons to choose Galvorn
Thermally Conductive
17% more than copper
Galvorn has higher thermal conductivity than copper: 450 W/m-K versus copper at 385 W/m-K.
Corrosion-Resistant
Inherently stable — no rusting, no pitting
Galvorn's carbon-carbon bonds provide inherent resistance to oxidation and chemical reactions.
Flame-Resistant
Does not melt. Very difficult to burn.
Galvorn exhibits exceptional flame resistance due to its chemical composition and atomic structure.
Cut-Resistant
Outperforms Kevlar and Dyneema
Independent testing has shown that Galvorn outperforms Kevlar, Dyneema, and fiberglass in cut resistance.
Sustainable to produce. Recyclable without compromise.
Lower energy intensity than metals
Galvorn production at scale is significantly less energy-intensive than the mining and processing of conventional metals. Unlike copper and aluminum, Galvorn feedstocks do not require the broad destruction of land and ecosystems associated with ore mining. At scale, Galvorn can be produced from abundant, domestic natural gas — transforming a widely available energy resource into a high-performance advanced carbon material with a substantially lower environmental footprint than the metals it can replace.
Fully recyclable — with no loss in properties
Galvorn is fully recyclable, and unlike many advanced materials, it retains its properties through the recycling process. Research from Rice University — including work by DexMat Co-Founder and Chief Science Advisor Matteo Pasquali, PhD, and Process Development Engineer Oliver Dewer, PhD — demonstrated that Galvorn can be fully recycled from mixed streams under realistic end-of-life conditions. For manufacturers building products designed for circularity, Galvorn is a material that supports a true closed loop.