The paint or ink that conducts electricity is called as electric or conductive paint which can be used in providing conductive electric connections. Electric paint is similar to water-based paint with the only difference of providing an electric conductive path. It is also a water-based electrically conductive paint that was made or developed to use an easy alternative to industrial conductive links.
Electric paint is used in creating capacitive sensors and small printed circuits. It uses a combination of graphite and carbon black in a water-soluble solution for making a conductive water-based paint. Electric paint takes the benefits of binders and materials that are used in the food industry for creating a carbon ink formula which is solvent-free and safe.
Electric paint uses two different forms of carbon that is graphite and carbon black for creating the maximum or high conductivity along with the required physical characteristics such as viscosity and flexibility that are suitable for home use. The combination of graphite and carbon black that makes electric paint. Electric paint may be applied to a wide range of substrates including wood, textiles, paper, plastic glass, cardboard, plasterboard, and most non-hydrophobic surfaces including non-hydro-phobic plastics.
Electric paint has a higher resistance as compared with copper-based ink or silver paint. It may be thinned by adding water for changing the viscosity of the material but it may affect the conductivity of the paint. It is important to note that electric paint dries at room temperature and needs no protective gear, specialist, or ventilation equipment.
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