Metallic ink

Based on certain thermodynamic guidelines, a set of materials are selected. Based on the criteria defined in Fluid Requirements ink-jettable inks are formulated. An ink-jet printer or jetlab-II type printing system (see Figure 11-30) is employed to dispense an array of spots onto a substrate or into wells in different combinations of metal inks. The printed samples are individually or collectively processed so that all processing variables are explored. The sample properties are measured and archived along with composition data in a database. Finally, the database is mined to find optima and make connections between the composition of the catalysts, their structure and properties. 

Pigments/printing inks using heavy metals. Inks can also be a contaminant, especially in heavily-printed components. Trials and advice are needed, to establish the best balance between effectiveness and environmental loading. 

German terms for aluminum and magnesium powders, necessary for the understanding of World War II formulas in CIOS and BIOS reports, are Griess (coarse cereal, farina) for very coarse powders FHtter for a coarse, flaky material SchUff for flakes for metal inks and PyroschHff for finest flakes for fireworks. 

Chem. Descrip. Amine-functionai acryiate Uses Adhesion promoter, cure acceierator for UV systems for adhesives and coatings for piastic, wood, metal, inks Properties Gardner 1 color vise. 1000 cps Ebecryl 8301 [UCBChems.]... 

Uses S/B for solv.-based coatings, concrete stains, waterproof texture and masonry coatings, concrete sealers, traffic paints, aluminum and metallic maintenance coatings, paper coatings, metallic inks, dry electrophotographic toners... 

Metallic inks n. Inks composed of aluminum or bronze powders in varnish to produce gold or silver color effects. 

At this time, copper inks can be cured only by a high-energy light flash in the visible light spectrum. Depending on how powerful the flash is, it sinters the ink within a millisecond or 100 ps. This precludes the possibility of the copper oxidating. The power of the flash is in the 5 to 16 MW range. This method can also be used to cure other metallic inks. Thermal input to the substrate is low, so this method can be used in many different applications [83,117]. 

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