Lightweight Microspheres in the 11-18 micron range, even smaller flecks of Aluminium or Mica and even Nanoparticles can be coated with a variety of metals including silver, gold, iridium and palladium. The resultant finishes have all the properties of solid metals and have a larger surface area but are extremely reflective, very lightweight and very cost effective.
When added to paints, adhesives, sealers, plastic and resin materials at appropriate ratios, these coated cenospheres, microspheres, nanoparticles, aluminium or mica fleck materials can then provide electrical conductivity and shielding of electronic devices against Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI). The low particle density and large surface area facilitates slow phase separation in paints and adhesives compared to heavy metallic and inorganic fillers.
From: Ceno Technologies
