Silver Conductive Ink
Silver Conductive Ink
Highlights
- Product name: Silver conductive ink
- Product code: Silverink
- CAS number: 7440-224
- Molecular formula: Ag
- Molecular weight: 107.868 g/mol
- Colour: Silver grey
- Form Factor: Liquid
- Resistivity: Less than 280 mohms/sq.
- Operating temperature: 25 to 40 oC
- Storage temperature: 2-4 oC
- Purity: 99.99%
- Life: 3 months after open a seal
- Density: 1.23 g/mL @ room temperature
- Viscosity: 252-360 kg/mh
- Percent Loading: 70%, 80%, 90% (Vary as per the application)
- Customization: Available
- Packing: 10ml, 25ml, 100ml, 500ml, and 1kg
Specifications and Description of Silver Conductive Ink
There are many types of conductive ink available in the market, but the silver conductive ink is the best in terms of conductivity and printability. This product formulation manufactured from three main components, such as Silver (Ag) nanopowder, adhesive or binder polymer, and solvent. It is also known as Nano-silver printing ink.
It primarily used for flexible substrate printing, where it screen printed on the insulated surface of the plastic, PET, acrylic, and many other plastic components to make a conductive circuit. Since the electronics devices require multiple interconnect and electrode, hence the silver ink is the best solution to fulfill its requirements. The viscosity plays a vital role in inject and screen printing, which can be optimized through the concentration of solvent and patented adhesive.
Our silver conductive ink dried at room temperature with excellent curing time, whereas the flexibility of a substrate does not affect after getting cured. The resistivity of ink is less than 0.003 ohms/sq.cm. The researchers may calculate the resistivity by using the 4 probe method. The used adhesive is itself conductive; hence the silver conductive paste is highly durable and conductive. We also supply the silver ink conductive pen.
The silver used in ink is 99.9% pure nanopowder with uniform particle size. The loading percentage varies as per the application. It majorly used for wearable electronics, touchscreens, smartphones, 3D printing, OLEDs, battery electrodes, membrane circuits, printed circuit boards (PCB), Switchable films, and many more. It also used in inkjet printing technology. Some people used it for their existing printers with slight modifications. In many places, it used for indirect soldering applications where it places as a sandwich between the insulated substrate and copper tape.
| Technical Specifications of Silver Conductive Ink | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Silver Conductive Ink |
| Product Code | Silverink |
| Conductive Material | Silver (Ag) Nanoparticles / Nanopowder |
| Molecular Formula | Ag |
| CAS Number | 7440-22-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 107.868 g/mol |
| Color | Silver Grey |
| Form Factor | Liquid Conductive Ink |
| Silver Purity | 99.99% |
| Silver Loading | 70%, 80% or 90% Depending on Application |
| Density | 1.23 g/mL at Room Temperature |
| Viscosity | 252–360 kg/m·h (As Published) |
| Sheet Resistance | <280 mΩ/sq |
| Cured Ink Resistance | <0.003 Ω/sq·cm (As Stated in Product Description) |
| Electrical Conductivity | Excellent |
| Ink Composition | Silver Nanopowder, Conductive Binder / Adhesive Polymer and Solvent |
| Binder Type | Conductive Adhesive / Polymer Binder |
| Curing Method | Room-Temperature Drying / Curing |
| Curing Temperature | Low; Room-Temperature Curing Supported |
| Operating Temperature | 25–40°C |
| Storage Temperature | 2–4°C |
| Shelf Life After Opening | Approximately 3 Months After Opening the Seal |
| Flexibility After Curing | Excellent |
| Adhesion | Excellent on Compatible Flexible and Rigid Substrates |
| Printability | Excellent |
| Screen Printing | Suitable |
| Inkjet Printing | Suitable with Appropriate Printer / Process Configuration |
| Digital Printing | Suitable |
| Compatible Substrates | PET, Plastic, Acrylic, Glass, Paper, PI Film and Other Insulating / Flexible Substrates |
| Flexible Electronics | Excellent |
| Printed Electronics | Excellent |
| Customization | Available for Silver Loading, Solvent Content and Application Requirements |
| Available Packaging | 10 mL, 25 mL, 100 mL, 500 mL and 1 kg |
| Typical Applications | Printed Electronics, RFID Antennas, Flexible Circuits, Touch Sensors, OLEDs, Solar Cells, Photovoltaics, Biosensors, PCB Traces, Battery Electrodes, Membrane Circuits, Wearable Electronics and 3D Printed Electronics |
| Storage Conditions | Keep Tightly Sealed in a Cool, Dry Environment at 2–4°C and Protect from Solvent Evaporation |
Silver Conductive Ink Applications
- Digital Printing
- Solar cell
- Optoelectronics
- Radio-frequency identification (RFID)
- Photovoltaics
- Bio-sensors
- Printed electronics industry
- Aerospace
Safety measures of Silver Conductive Ink
- Ventilation is a must during operation.
- It is advisable to avoid skin contact.
- Cover nose and face with a better quality mask.
- Wash affected area immediately to avoid prolonged contact.
- Keep in a dry and cool place.
- Close bottle cape tightly to avoid the vaporization of a volatile solvent.
- Do not place the product up to children’s reach.
- Do not consume.
- The shelf life is short, hence use it as soon as possible after open the seal.
Silver Conductive Ink vs Carbon, Copper & Graphene Conductive Inks
Silver Conductive Ink offers the highest electrical conductivity and long-term reliability among commercially available conductive inks. Compared to carbon, copper, and graphene-based inks, silver conductive ink is preferred for printed electronics, RFID antennas, touch sensors, flexible circuits, and high-performance electronic applications where low resistance and excellent adhesion are critical.
| Parameter | Silver Conductive Ink | Carbon Conductive Ink | Copper Conductive Ink | Graphene Conductive Ink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductive Material | Silver Nanoparticles/Flakes | Carbon Particles | Copper Nanoparticles | Graphene Nanomaterial |
| Electrical Conductivity | Excellent | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Sheet Resistance | Very Low | High | Low | Low to Moderate |
| Oxidation Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Poor | Excellent |
| Printing Compatibility | Screen, Inkjet, Flexographic | Screen Printing | Screen, Inkjet | Screen, Inkjet, Aerosol Jet |
| Substrate Compatibility | PET, Glass, Paper, PI Film, Flexible Substrates | Paper, PET, Plastic | Glass, Ceramic, PCB | PET, Glass, Textiles, Flexible Electronics |
| Curing Temperature | Low to Medium | Low | Medium to High | Low to Medium |
| Flexibility | Excellent | Good | Moderate | Excellent |
| Mechanical Durability | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Environmental Stability | Excellent | Good | Moderate | Excellent |
| Best Applications | Printed Electronics, RFID Antennas, Touch Sensors, Flexible Circuits | Membrane Switches, Sensors, EMI Shielding | Low-Cost Conductive Circuits, EMI Shielding | Wearable Electronics, Sensors, Flexible Devices |
| Relative Cost | Premium | Economical | Moderate | Premium |
| Advantages | Highest Conductivity, Excellent Reliability | Low Cost, Chemical Stability | High Conductivity at Lower Cost than Silver | Flexible, Lightweight, Corrosion Resistant |
| Limitations | Higher Material Cost | Lower Conductivity | Susceptible to Oxidation | Conductivity Lower than Silver |
Why Choose Silver Conductive Ink?
Silver Conductive Ink provides a powerful combination of high electrical conductivity, excellent printability, strong adhesion and flexibility for printed and flexible electronic applications. Its high silver loading and room-temperature curing capability make it suitable for producing conductive tracks, electrodes, sensors and interconnects on a wide range of rigid and flexible substrates.
- Excellent Electrical Conductivity: Silver provides very low electrical resistance, making the ink suitable for high-performance conductive tracks, electrodes and electronic interconnects.
- High Silver Loading: Available with approximately 70%, 80% or 90% silver loading, allowing the formulation to be selected according to conductivity and application requirements.
- High-Purity Silver: The formulation uses high-purity silver material for reliable electrical performance in research and electronic applications.
- Room-Temperature Curing: The ink can dry and cure at room temperature, helping protect temperature-sensitive substrates such as PET and flexible plastics.
- Excellent Printability: Suitable for screen printing, digital printing and appropriately configured inkjet-printing processes.
- Ideal for Flexible Electronics: The cured conductive layer retains flexibility, making it suitable for wearable electronics, flexible circuits, membrane switches and flexible sensors.
- Wide Substrate Compatibility: Can be applied to PET, plastic, acrylic, glass, paper, PI film and other compatible insulating surfaces.
- Excellent Adhesion: The conductive polymer binder helps create durable conductive patterns with good adhesion to properly prepared substrates.
- Suitable for Printed Electronics: Ideal for conductive traces, electrodes, RFID antennas, touch sensors, PCB prototyping and electronic interconnects.
- Useful for Energy & Optoelectronic Devices: Suitable for research involving solar cells, photovoltaics, OLEDs, battery electrodes and other functional electronic devices.
- Customizable Formulation: Silver loading and solvent concentration can be modified according to printing method, viscosity and conductivity requirements.
- Multiple Packaging Options: Available from 10 mL laboratory quantities up to 1 kg for larger research, prototyping and production requirements.
Why Choose us?
We also provide the customized conductive silver printing ink as per the client’s need with varying % loading of silver and solvent. We provide the bulk as well as small quantities at a meager price. We print PCB and other printing services by using silver conductive ink on the flexible plastic substrates.