Material

材料研究 · 日常材料与先进材料

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Daily Common Materials

日常常见材料

(1) Metal: Stainless Steel 304

Basic Properties:

Corrosion-resistant, high strength, silver metallic luster, food-safe

Daily Application:

Tableware, kitchen sinks, water bottles

Matched Pantone Color:

Pantone 877 C (Silver Metallic)

Feature:

Reflective cool silver tone, perfectly restores stainless steel's natural metallic appearance

Detailed Introduction

Stainless steel 304 is the most widely used iron-chromium-nickel alloy metal. Its chromium content forms a self-repairing anti-rust film on the surface, making it resistant to water, vinegar and weak acid erosion. It is hard and durable, so it dominates kitchen supplies like spoons, pots and water bottles. Electropolishing is its core post-processing technology, which eliminates tiny surface scratches and upgrades its silver metallic gloss to match Pantone 877 C metallic silver.

Stainless Steel 304

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(2) Plastic: PP (Polypropylene)

Basic Properties:

Lightweight, heat-resistant, non-toxic, translucent white

Daily Application:

Food storage boxes, disposable cups, lunch containers

Matched Pantone Color:

Pantone White 11-0601 TCX (Bright White)

Feature:

Clean milky translucent white matching raw PP plastic's base tone

Detailed Introduction

PP plastic is a non-polar thermoplastic plastic, with a heat resistance up to 120°C, so it can be safely used in microwave food containers. Raw PP is natural milky white, corresponding to Pantone cloud white. Hot stamping post-processing can add colored or metallic patterns on its surface without damaging the plastic body, which is widely used for printed logos on lunch boxes.

PP Plastic

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PP Plastic Application

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(3) Composite Material: Carbon Fiber Composite

Basic Properties:

Ultra-light, high tensile strength, black woven texture

Daily Application:

Sports rackets, bicycle frames, phone casings

Matched Pantone Color:

Pantone Black 6 C

Feature:

Deep matte black that fits carbon fiber's woven dark surface

Detailed Introduction

This composite material uses carbon fiber cloth as reinforcement and epoxy resin as matrix. It is lighter than aluminum but stronger than steel. Its natural woven black surface matches Pantone Black 6 C matte black. It replaces metal in lightweight daily goods such as badminton rackets and lightweight electric bike frames, greatly reducing product weight.

Carbon Fiber Composite

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Carbon Fiber Application

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Two New Advanced Materials

两种新型先进材料

(1) Aerogel (Aerogel Insulation Material)

Properties:

Super low density, ultra-high thermal insulation, porous translucent

Usage:

Aerospace thermal shielding, building energy-saving insulation, cold chain packaging

Pantone Match:

Pantone 11-0102 TCX (Cloud White, faint semi-transparent off-white)

Detailed Introduction

Known as "the lightest solid on earth", aerogel is made of porous silicon dioxide network. It blocks heat transfer almost completely, so it is used for high-end thermal insulation: aerospace rocket heat shields, wall thermal insulation boards, and low-temperature cold box liners. Its porous semi-transparent off-white tone is consistent with Pantone cloud white.

Aerogel Material

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Aerogel Application

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(2) MXene Conductive Composite Film

Properties:

Excellent electrical conductivity, flexible, thin metallic gray film

Usage:

Flexible touch screens, wearable biosensors, electromagnetic shielding

Pantone Match:

Pantone 423 C (Cool Gray 11, subtle metallic gray)

Detailed Introduction

MXene is a 2D layered conductive material. It can be made into ultra-thin flexible films that conduct electricity while bending freely. It is applied to foldable screen touch layers, wrist heart rate sensors, and mobile phone electromagnetic shielding films. Its thin film presents a uniform cool gray matching Pantone 423 C.

MXene Conductive Film

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MXene Application

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Post-Processing Methods

后处理方法

① Post-processing for Metal (Stainless Steel): Electropolishing

Process flow:

Degreasing → electrolytic polishing → neutralization → drying

Effect:

Remove surface burrs, form smooth passivation film, enhance corrosion resistance and gloss

Pantone change after processing:

Brighter Pantone 877 C with stronger metallic reflection

Metal Electropolishing: Specialized for stainless steel, improves surface smoothness and anti-rust performance, brightens Pantone 877 C metallic silver effect.

Electropolishing Process

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② Post-processing for Plastic (PP): Hot Stamping

Process flow:

Surface cleaning → heat transfer foil hot pressing → cooling shaping

Effect:

Attach metallic/colored decorative layers to plastic surface for logo & decoration

Example hot stamping color:

Pantone 1235 C (Gold)

Plastic Hot Stamping: Surface decoration for PP plastic, adds customizable Pantone color patterns without chemical corrosion.

Hot Stamping Process

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③ Post-processing for Wood: Wood Oil Finishing

Process flow:

Sanding → first coat wood oil → sanding → second top coat

Effect:

Highlight natural wood grain, waterproof & anti-crack, retain wood's matte texture

Pantone match for finished oak:

Pantone 15-1242 TCX (Warm Oak Beige)

Wood Oil Finishing: Universal wood finishing craft, locks wood moisture, displays natural grain, and forms warm wood tones like Pantone 15-1242 oak beige.

Wood Oil Finishing

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