Conductive Paint Airbrush Version (UK and EU only)

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This solvent based conductive paint has been specially developed for using with an airbrush. A key layer is not usually required. This conductive paint airbrush version is best suited for tank electroforming.

Caution: Flammable

 

Orders outside UK and EU

This item cannot be purchased and shipped outside the UK and the EU because it’s part of our range of items which are regulated for transport. Our Conductive Ink (hi-grade) may be a suitable substitute and the link to this product can be found in the ‘Related Products’ below.

HS Code: 3824 99 70

Ideal for forming a conductive layer prior to copper electroforming.

Conductive Paint is an easily applied paint which produces conductive films on non-conductive surfaces.  Low temperature curing permits use on temperature sensitive and other delicate materials, i.e. paper, plastics, wax mandrels, natural products such as flowers, leaves, etc.

A suspension of finely divided silver in a thermoplastic vehicle.  It must be thoroughly mixed before use, and shaken or stirred regularly during use to avoid settlement of the silver powder.

Conductive Paint  can be applied by hand brushing, or by dipping or spraying.
For spraying, thinning to a suitable viscosity is usually necessary, using Thinners for Conductive Paint. This solvent can also be used to clean brushes and equipment. Cellulose thinners can also be used for cleaning brushes and equipment, but is not recommended for dilution of the paint.

Observe appropriate precautions for handling flammable liquids.

It will dry very quickly in air but to ensure complete removal of solvent before plating, it is advisable to dry for 30 minutes at 60 – 80°C or 60 minutes at ambient temperature (20 – 25°C).

It is possible to apply several coats to a figure or mandrel to produce a thicker, more conductive silver layer before electroplating. On wax or silicone rubber moulds, ensure the contact wires are firmly held in place, and the Conductive Paint is also applied to the contact wires for continuity of circuit.  Thorough curing between applications is essential to minimise running.  Wax moulds should be washed carefully in dilute neutral detergent and dried thoroughly before applying Conductive Paint, to remove debris and oily patches.

Operating Conditions and Deposit Data

Parameter Value
Silver content 52 – 54%
Spraying temperature Between 15 and 25 °C
pH N/A
Density 1.7g/ml
Max coverage 100 – 125 cm2/g of paint
Touch dry time @ 25 °C 15 minutes brush, 1 – 2 minutes airbrush.
Average cured film thickness 1 micron
Cure time @ 25 °C 8 hours
Cure time @ 80 °C Less than 30 minutes
Shelf life at 20 – 25 °C Over two years
Peel adhesion (cured sample) Pass – Sellotape (90°, peel speed: 5mm/sec)
Resistivity 1 ohm per square (see notes)
Max Temperature <200 °C
Hardness 70 (Shore D)

 

Notes

  • A nominal value of 1 ohm per square, where the actual value depends on film thickness and uniformity.

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Please click on the link below to download the SDS for this product:

https://goldn.b-cdn.net/msds/conductive_paint_airbrush_version.pdf