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NovaCentrix, a manufacturer of advanced additive technology, leverages their skill in conductive and resistive inks by introducing Metalon® JR-001, an aqueous carbon-black nanoparticle dispersion. This new product provides a versatile and economical solution for the direct printing of high-precision electronic components onto a wide range of substrates.
Exceptional Features and Properties
Carbon-black, a highly engineered form of carbon, boasts exceptional mechanical and electrical properties, rendering it indispensable across a diverse array of industries. NovaCentrix’s Metalon® JR-001 is specifically engineered to empower transformative applications in the electronics sector, as well as in aerospace, automotive, energy storage and advanced materials development.
Key Features of NovaCentrix's
Carbon-Black Nanoparticle Dispersion:
- Contains 10% by weight carbon-black dispersed in pure water
- Stabilized with a polymeric dispersing agent for enhanced stability
- Average particle size of approximately 130 nanometers as measured by DLS
- Ensures purity, dispersibility and tight size control
NovaCentrix has tailored Metalon® JR-001 for integration into additive manufacturing processes, where it excels in crafting intricate electronic components with finely controlled resistivity. Consequently, it serves as the optimal choice across a wide spectrum of electronic applications, including the fabrication of circuit boards, heating elements, switches and sensors.
Moreover, its utility extends to powering lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energizing a multitude of consumer electronics, underscoring its vital role in advanced technologies.
The versatility of this dispersion extends beyond electronics.
Carbon-black nanoparticles are exceptionally pure and suitable for various rubber types. They find applications in diverse products like antistatic flooring, automotive fuel hoses and conveyor belts.
Cured Inks with High Water Resistance
NovaCentrix’s Metalon® carbon nanoparticle inks, which are derived from the dispersion, adhere exceptionally well to a variety of materials, including both porous and non-porous substrates, such as coated and uncoated plastics (e.g., polycarbonate, PET and polyimide), glass, metal and paper. The cured inks also exhibit high water resistance.
The adaptability of these carbon inks permits their use with various printing techniques and equipment, including standard inkjet printers, aerosol printing and screen printing.
NovaCentrix’s
carbon-black nanoparticle dispersion and ink products contain between 3.5% and 10% by weight nanoparticle carbon, sized between 120 and 250 nanometers.
All inks are water-based, making them non-flammable and easy to clean up and are available in standard 50 ml plastic vials or 100 g jars through the NovaCentrix website.
NovaCentrix’s team of experienced engineers is dedicated to helping customers select the ideal Metalon® resistive
carbon-black nanoparticle dispersion or ink that suits their unique applications or print methods.
Source: NovaCentrix