Metal Repellency Treatment
Harmonization Code : 2901.10.00.00 | Acyclic hydrocarbons; Saturated
Main features
- Renders metal surfaces hydrophobic/oleophobic
- 2-4 nm thickness
- Repellent to nearly any liquid
Product Description
Aculon's metal repellency technology renders any metal surface hydrophobic, oleophobic, and repellent to nearly any liquid. It is a nanoscale surface treatment that is easy to apply, optically clear, and ultra-thin (2-4nm). This treatment can be applied via several application methods, including dip and wipe, and no capital equipment is required.
Advantages of Aculon's Metal Repellency Treatment
- Repels water, oil, and organic material
- Long-lasting durable repellent performance
- Apply in minutes
- High chemical resistance
- Nontoxic, non-ozone depleting
Packaging
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
- Metal Repellency Treatment TDS
- Metal Repellency Treatment Wipe SDS
- SDS_Aculon_Metal_Repellency_Treatment_(NO)_v2_00
- SDS_Aculon_NanoClear_Primer,_Aculon_Cleaner_905_(NO)_v2_00
- SDS_Aculon_NanoClear_Primer,_Aculon_Cleaner_905_(IE)_v2_00 (1)
- SDS_Aculon_Metal_Repellency_Treatment_(IE)_v2_00 (1)
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Thermal Properties
Electrical Properties
Other Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
How to apply Metal Repellency Treatment
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STEP 1 ⇨ CLEAN |
STEP 2 ⇨ TREAT |
STEP 3 ⇨ DRY |
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| Parts must be sufficiently clean before treatment for proper bonding and effective application. |
Dip - Fully immerse the part in the treatment solution for 30 seconds. Withdraw the part at a steady rate to ensure even coverage. Allow to dry or cure depending on your substrate. Aculon Metal Repellency Treatment comes in 30 ml or 1L kits for dipping applications. |
If curing is necessary (short dip times are used), the treated substrates are best cured at 120⁰C peak metal temperature for approximately 30 seconds. For silicon and titanium oxides, lengthening the cure time Aluminum does not need a cure if the dipping time is lengthened to 5 minutes/room temperature, otherwise, a cure is recommended. |
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Wipe - Using a clean cloth apply the treatment by wiping it across the surface in a buffing motion for 1 minute per square foot. Aculon Metal Repellency Treatment comes in pre-moistened wipes, 30 ml or 1L kits for wiping applications. |
How to test for Hydrophobicity
To test for hydrophobicity, allow water droplets to fall onto the surface, which should bead up to a contact angle >90⁰. If the contact angle is <90⁰, then the surface is not
hydrophobic. The surface should be cleaned again and the Metal Repellency Treatment reapplied.
Application Ideas
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Impart repellency to stainless steel, pipes, and other industrial metals and materials |
| Non-fouling (ink-repellent) surface for printer nozzles | |
| Nonstick film for inside micro heat exchanger | |
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Any application where added liquid repellency of metal surfaces is beneficial |
