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The Differences between Wetting Agents and Dispersants

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Jochum Beetsma — 6 comments

Photo of green and white paint in cans - Learn the difference between wetting agents and dispersants

Introduction Dispersing solid particles in a liquid is an important process in the production of paints and inks. Several types of additives can be used in the dispersion process in which solid … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

Pigment Volume Concentration – Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Jochum Beetsma — 2 comments

Introduction Most coatings consist of a binder matrix filled with solid particles, being pigments and/or fillers. The particles must be dispersed, stabilized and distributed in the paint. The uniform … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

The Basics of Dispersion and Stabilization of Pigments and Fillers

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Jochum Beetsma — 7 comments

photo of paint cans - learn more about the dispersion process

Introduction Dispersion and stabilization of solid particles (pigments and fillers) in a liquid is a challenging process, taking place during the production of paints, colorants and inks. The whole … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

Surface Tension and Surface Energy

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Jochum Beetsma — 8 comments

Beakers - Learn more about surface tension and surface energy

Interfaces, boundaries between two phases, are important in coating and ink technology. The behavior of a system during production, storage, application and film formation is, to a large extend, … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: Interfaces, coating and ink technology, paints, inks, Surface Tension, Surface Energy

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