IEEE/IEC 62624-2009

This standard provides methods for the electrical characterization of carbon nanotubes(CNTs). The methods will be independent of processing routes used to fabricate the CNTs.

There is currently no defined standard for the electrical characterization of CNTs and the means of reporting performance and other data. Without openly defined standard test methods, the acceptance and diffusion of CNT technology will be severely impeded. This standard is intended to provide and suggest procedures for characterization and reporting of data. These methods will enable the creation of a suggested reporting standard that will be used by research through manufacturing as the technology is developed. Moreover, the standards will recommend the necessary tools and procedures for validation.

Revision Standard - Active. Adoption of IEEE Std 1650-2005. Recommended methods and standardized reporting practices for electrical characterization of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are covered. Due to the nature of CNTs, significant measurement errors can be introduced if the electrical characterization design-of-experiment is not properly addressed. The most common sources of measurement error, particularly for highimpedance electrical measurements commonly required for CNTs, are described. Recommended practices in order to minimize and/or characterize the effect of measurement artifacts and other sources of error encountered while measuring CNTs are given.