Patent · US Expired

Process for making metallic leafing pigments

US4321087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 1980
Grant dateMar 23, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2004/61
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A continuous process for preparing finely divided thin, bright metal particles which comprises applying a release coating to at least one side of a carrier sheet, depositing a metal film of from 350 to 450 angstroms thickness onto the release coating solubilizing the release coating, removing the metal film from the carrier sheet, and breaking the thin metal film into particles having a diameter of between 25 to 50 microns.

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