A unique metallic pigment


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2024-06-15

Aluminum silver paste, the English name is Aluminiumpaste, also known as aluminum paste, glitter paste or silver paste, is a metal pigment with unique optical properties and a wide range of applications. It is mainly composed of aluminum powder, solvent and additives. After special processing technology and surface treatment, it forms a kind of aluminum flake particles with smooth surface, neat edge, regular shape and concentrated particle size distribution.

Aluminum silver paste, the English name is Aluminiumpaste, also known as aluminum paste, glitter paste or silver paste, is a metal pigment with unique optical properties and a wide range of applications. It is mainly composed of aluminum powder, solvent and additives. After special processing technology and surface treatment, it forms a kind of aluminum flake particles with smooth surface, neat edge, regular shape and concentrated particle size distribution.

Aluminum paste with its high reflection, high hiding power, high brightness and other characteristics, for the coating provides a bright effect and anti-corrosion, anti-ultraviolet and other functions. When this pigment is mixed with transparent color pigments, the paint film will show a clear "different color effect with the angle", making the decorative effect gorgeous and beautiful. These characteristics of aluminum silver paste make it widely used in many fields, such as automobile paint, motorcycle paint, bicycle paint, plastic paint, architectural paint, ink, mobile phone shell and key, mechanical and electrical shell, electronic products, coil and so on.

According to the different production process and application characteristics, aluminum silver paste can be divided into floating and non-floating two categories. Floating silver paste due to its low surface tension and floating on the surface of the coating, with high reflective and chrome plating effect, but the aluminum sheet is easy to fall off from the surface of the paint film, resulting in re-coating difficulties, mainly used in anti-corrosion, roofing, tank and other occasions. The non-floating silver paste can be completely wetted by the coating, evenly distributed in the entire paint film, and has a tendency to sink, the coating film is solid and stable, can be recoated, and is widely used in vehicles, furniture, electronic products and other occasions.

In addition, aluminum silver paste can also be divided into imitation plating, flash silver, fine silver and other types according to the different particle diameter and brightness. The average particle diameter of fine silver is the smallest, and the brightness is the lowest; the average particle diameter of flash silver is the largest, and the brightness is the highest; the imitation electroplating silver is between the two. This classification allows aluminum silver paste to meet the specific needs of different fields and products.

With the improvement of environmental awareness, water-based aluminum silver paste has gradually become the development trend of the industry. Compared with traditional solvent-based aluminum silver paste, water-based aluminum silver paste is more environmentally friendly, harmless to the human body, and does not produce harmful gases during use. In addition, the water-based aluminum silver paste also has good dispersion and stability, which can improve the construction performance and storage stability of the coating.

However, although aluminum silver paste has a wide range of applications in various fields, its production technology and product quality still face some challenges. For example, the production process of aluminum silver paste requires strict control of the particle size, shape and distribution of aluminum powder to ensure product stability and consistency. At the same time, in order to meet the needs of different fields, it is also necessary to modify the aluminum silver paste to improve its weather resistance, acid and alkali resistance and adhesion.

In general, aluminum silver paste, as a unique metal pigment, plays an important role in various fields. With the progress of science and technology and the improvement of environmental protection awareness, the production technology of aluminum silver paste will be continuously improved and optimized in the future, and its application field will be further expanded. We look forward to aluminum silver paste in more areas to show its unique charm and value.

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