Method for applying a conductive paint coating and articles made thereby
US6375866B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/095
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrically conductive paint for applying to substrates to make articles of manufacture including EMI/RFI shielded housings of electronic components and printing plates comprises a cross-linked organic resin binder containing cross-linkable functional groups such as OH groups, electrically conductive metallic particles, preferably a mixture of silver flakes and silver-coated copper flakes, a solvent, a cross-linking agent which cross-links with itself and with the functional groups of the organic binder and preferably a catalyst which accelerates cross-linking of the cross-linking agent and organic binder. Using such a paint formulation it has been found that thinner coatings can be used while still exceeding the properties needed for EMI/RFI shielding of housing for electronic components. A Theological additive which is an organic derivative of castor oil is preferably used to control the viscosity and spraying characteristics of the paint especially in a paint composition containing silver coated copper flakes. The conductive paint provides a sprayed coating which is durable, has low resistivity and is smooth and has both cohesive and adhesive strength. A method is also provi…
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