Dispersion of Zirconia Nanoparticles : ZIRCOSTAR™ High Refractive Index Nanoparticles
- Main Applications
Nanofillers with a high refractive index, Matching materials for refractive index and Abbe number, Dental materials
- Applications
- Functions
Features and Properties
Zirconia nanoparticles with excellent dispersibility, which have been developed used by Nippon Shokubai’s proprietary technology. Ideal for molding and coating materials that require a high refractive index and transparency.
- Good dispersibility in various organic solvents
Examples: Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PGMEA) - Good compatibility with UV curable acrylic resins and monomers
Examples: Benzyl acrylate, Isobornyl acrylate, Isobornyl methacrylic acid, N-vinylpyrrolidone, AOMA™, VEEA™, VEEM™ - High solid content; Example: 80 wt%
Details of Functions
Dispersion Properties
(ZP-153，70wt%)
(HR-101，80wt%)
| ZP-153 | HR-101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dispersion Medium | MEK | Benzyl acrylate |
| Particle Content | 70 wt% | 80 wt% |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 10 mPa·s | 1,500 mPa·s |
| Dispersion Refractive Index | 1.53 | 1.67 |
| Particle Refractive Index (calculated value) | Approx. 1.8 | |
| Particle Size | 11 nm (dynamic light scattering method) | |
| Crystal structure | Tetragonal (main) | |
Coating Film Properties
| Example A | Example B | Example C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Content | 0 wt% | 50 wt% | 80 wt% |
| Refractive Index | 1.51 | 1.65 | 1.74 |
| Transmittance | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Haze | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Pencil Hardness | 2H | 2H | 2H |
Evaluation Conditions
- Composition
Dispersion : ZP-153
Binder: Pentaerythritol triacrylate (PETA)
Photo initiator: Irgacure184 (1.5 wt%/solid) - Substrate ：PET film (Thickness: 100 μm)
- Cured condition：5 min dried at 80℃ ⇒ UV Cured with 1500mJ/cm2 irradiation
- Cured film thickness：5μm
Examples of Applications
- Nanofillers with a high refractive index
- Examples of Use：Coating Materials for Optical Film,antireflective films,Hard coatings for lenses and mirors,Optical Adhesives,Resist materials,Materials for Optical waveguide forming etc.
- Materials for adjusting the Abbe number and refractive index
Examples of Use： Optical lens etc. - Dental materials
* Please be sure to read the Chemical Products Safety Data Sheet (SDS) when handling this product.
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