Aluminum silver powder, a derivative product of aluminum pigments, has gained widespread popularity among customers due to its environmentally friendly attributes, ease of use, and excellent visual effects. In response to the diverse needs of our clients, the editor from Xuyang Aluminum Silver Powder Manufacturer is here to share some practical tips on the proper storage and usage of aluminum silver powder—addressing the key concerns you’ve raised in your daily applications.
Do you know the tips for storing and using aluminum silver powder? According to what our editor has learned, many customers mistakenly believe that aluminum silver powder is an innovative product derived from aluminum silver paste. In fact, it’s more accurate to view aluminum silver powder as a downstream product of aluminum silver paste—created through secondary research and development that further refines the paste into its powdered form.
Aluminum silver paste itself is an essential metallic pigment, primarily composed of flake-shaped aluminum particles and petroleum-based solvents, resulting in a paste-like consistency. On the other hand, aluminum silver powder stands out for its smooth, uniformly flat aluminum flakes, tightly concentrated particle size distribution, and perfectly regular shapes. This unique structure gives it exceptional light-reflecting properties and a brilliant metallic sheen. When combined with transparent, colored pigments, the resulting coating film exhibits a striking "angle-dependent color shift," delivering a truly opulent and visually stunning decorative effect.
Everyone knows that aluminum silver powder is primarily used in automotive coatings, low-voltage electrical plastic coatings, metal industrial coatings, marine coatings, heat-resistant coatings, roof coatings, and more. Therefore, during use and storage, the following points should be noted:
1. Aluminum silver powder should be stored in a sealed container to keep it isolated from air and prevent oxidation. It can be kept in an airtight jar indoors, at a storage temperature of 15–40°C. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, rain, or excessively high temperatures.
2. The storage temperature should not be lower than 15°C (pay special attention during winter or when the ambient temperature is at or below 10°C).
3. Excessive shaking and vibration during transportation, as well as storage under certain conditions, may lead to partial separation of the aluminum silver powder components. Therefore, during use, it is crucial to avoid both shaking and vibration, and to keep away from flammable and explosive areas.
