LI‐SP‐01 | Silver Paste
Likhotronics | Description:
Silver paste/ink is a silver flakes in an organic polymeric solution. It is specially formulated for printed electronic applications on PET. Plausible application would be all kinds of electrodes such as sensor, heater etc.
Likhotronics | Product Advantages:
- One component system. ‐ No mixing required.
- Solvent based system
- Electrically Conductive
- Refrigeration not required.
- Eco‐friendly solvent system
Likhotronics | Ink Preparation:
Stir (or shake) the ink thoroughly before use to ensure the product is well mixed, care should be taken to avoid introducing air bubbles. Do not add used ink back into the container to avoid cross contamination.
Likhotronics | Properties of the Uncured Paste:
| Test | Properties |
|---|---|
| Solids | 62‐65% |
| Density (g/mL) | 1.10 |
| Viscosity* (centipoise, cP) | 6000 at 10 shear rate |
| Substrate compatibility | PET |
| Printing | Polyester Screen, 100‐120 mesh |
Likhotronics | Curing/Drying Schedule:
| Test | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Oven drying | 180°C for 45mins |
Likhotronics | Typical Properties (when dried/cured):
| Test | Properties |
|---|---|
| Sheet Resistance | 0.05‐0.08 Ω/□/mil |
| Resistivity | 6‐9 x 10‐7 Ω.m |
| Adhesion | 5B on PET |
Likhotronics | Storage and Shelf‐life:
Containers should be stored as specified with lids tightly sealed at room temperature (25°C).
Normal shelf‐life is 6 months. Extended shelf‐life can be achieved by storing inks in a fridge at 4‐8°C (do not freeze). Allow ink to warm up to room temperature before opening.
Normal shelf‐life is 6 months. Extended shelf‐life can be achieved by storing inks in a fridge at 4‐8°C (do not freeze). Allow ink to warm up to room temperature before opening.
Likhotronics | Cleaning:
The dried paste can be cleaned using solvents such as BuOAc.
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