Learn the most common terms in the metallic pigments market
Glossary
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The optical perception of hue, gloss and hiding properties when the formulated pigment is applied to a substrate and compared against a standard.
Effect perceived when observing light reflected from metallic pigments applied to a surface; the higher the reflectance, the higher the gloss.
Physical property of light emitted by subjects and substances, defined by its hue, intensity and purity; for metallic pigments, color.
The ability of pigment particles to settle on the surface. The unit of measurement for the area covered is cm2/gr.
It is the characteristic of a coating to hide a surface on which it has been applied as a uniform film. The passage of light is reduced when the hiding or opacity is higher, reflecting on the performance of the paint or ink.
The level of dissolvability of a pigment depends on its chemical nature, the particular structure of the liquid phase in which it is dispersed, and the method of dispersion determined.
Permanence of the properties of the formulated metallic pigment from its manufacture to the moment of use.
It is the ability of the particles to separate or migrate to the surface during the drying of the paint layer; when the film thickness is greater, so is the flotation.
The ability of a pigment to impart color to another substance. The term is also known as dyeing effort.
Unlike other pigments, metallic pigments are defined by a normal particle size distribution, where this distribution curve in turn defines the hiding, gloss and cleanliness characteristics.
Phenomenon by which certain pigments, especially aluminum, have the ability to orient their particles and migrate to the surface when incorporated into a liquid phase, forming a lamellar structure.
Volume of solid material contained in bronze or aluminum pastes after evaporation of solvents. Usually expressed in percentage.
It is the property that occurs when the type of coating that accompanies the particles with hydrophilic properties does not favor their migration on the surface and these have to form a homogeneous part of the vehicle throughout the thickness of the film.
The ability of a film or coating to block out light and thus hide the color of the surface to which it is applied.
They are high purity aluminum flakes, which through a process of milling and particle size separation obtain their particle distribution, lamination, coverage and brightness characteristics. Its presentation can be: paste, powder, pellet and granulated.
It is an alloy of non-ferrous metals, copper-zinc of high purity, which through a process of smelting, milling and particle size separation obtains its characteristics of particle distribution, lamination, coverage and brightness. Its presentation can be: paste, powder, pellet, and granulated.
Metallic pigments are flakes with a diameter to thickness ratio of 200 – 1 and a particle size of 8 – 100 mm, which explains their combustible solid characteristics.
It is the median of the particle distribution. Measured on a particle size determinator given in microns.
The smoothness or wrinkle-free characteristic of a pigment formulation applied to a smooth substrate.
It is the quality of color that allows us to observe the variables of lightness or clarity and darkness or depth, without losing the perceived color. In the case of metallic pigments it is related to oxidation due to their metallic nature.
