Scythe will begin distributing Maxtor’s CTG12 thermal compound. Maxtor specifies thermal conductivity of 18W/m-K, above the 12.8W/m-K CTG8 and 14.5W/m-K CTG10 products. Thermal resistance is quoted at 0.090°C-in²/W, while the operating-temperature range extends from -40°C to 150°C. Maxtor CTG12 Specification Thermal conductivity 18W/m-K Thermal resistance 0.090°C-in²/W Operating range -40°C to 150°C Viscosity 93,000mPa·s 2g price JPY 980 (about $6) 4g price JPY 1,380 (about $9) Japanese release August 21, 2026Independent comparison should examine initial temperatures, pump-out resistance and performance after repeated thermal cycling. CTG12 offers a high quoted specification and complete application kit at an accessible price.