Photoluminescent Pigment For Ceramics

Introduction

Photoluminescent ceramic tiles are made by pressing clay, powdered quartz and feldspar, silicon dioxide, photoluminescent pigment, etc. into the embryo body and firing. The product has all the characteristics and functions of ordinary floor tiles, and also has a self-luminous function.

MINHUI's photoluminescent pigment is non-radioactive, non-toxic,very weatherproof, very chemically stable and with a long shelf life of 15 years. After absorbing light for 10-30 minutes, it can continue to emit light for 12 hours in the dark, and the process of light absorption and light emission can be infinitely cycled.Glow in the dark ceramics made with our pigment has long afterglow, high brightness, excellent weather resistance and wear resistance, and long service life.

Recommendation

MINHUI's MC series photoluminescent pigment is a branch from our MH pigment. MC series pigment is specially developed for firing in high temperature and are perfect for making beautiful glow in the dark ceramics. MC series photoluminescent pigments are made from alkaline earth strontium aluminate, which present themselves in light yellow and whose luminance colors is yellow green or blue-green. This pigment range features high hardness, excellent oxidation resistance under high-temperature, always recommended for ceramic or glass industry which need hard fire.

For luminance statistics of MINHUI's pigment, please see Specification.

MH serie's photoluminescent pigment meets the US requirement of ASTM F963-16 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety), Test Method CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1 for total Lead, and  ASTM F 963-16 (Clause 8.3) for soluable heavy metal; and registered for EU REACH standard in accordance with the REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. 

You can also directly purchase photoluminescent ceramic tile and other custom ceramic artware from us.

Application

Photoluminecent pigment can be mixed with resin, paint, plastic, glass, ink, nail polish, rubber, silicone, glue, powder coating and ceramics to make their glow in the dark version. It has been widely applied to fire-fighting safety signs, fishing tool, craftworks, jewelry, watches, textiles, toys and gifts, and so on.

Below is our brief introduction on how to make glow in the dark ceramics.

1. In general, try to choose the transparent glaze and finished white brick with low firing temperature.

2. Depending on the luminance level and glow time you want to achieve, the ratio of transparent glaze and the luminous powder can be from 4:6 to 6:4.

3. On top of the mix glaze, cover a layer of transparent glaze again.

4. For yellow-green pigment, we recommend you to control the temperature below 850 degrees Celsius; for blue-green pigment, we recommend you to control the temperature below 1050 degrees Celsius.

To get custom solutions from our professionals, please send a message to us or email us at sales@mphotoluminescent.com

For more information about photoluminescent pigment, please refer to our FAQS page

MC Series Photoluminescent Pigment list

Model	Size (D50)um	Afterglow intensity(mcd/㎡)		Glowing color (Night)	Appearance (Daytime)
		10min	60min
MCG-6A	500~1500	1050	145
MCG-6BA	150-300	910	140
MCG-6B	65~100	700	100
MCG-6C	10~55	500	70
MCB-5A	500~1500	880	145
MCB-5BA	150~300	790	140
MCB-5B	65~100	500	100
MCB-5C	10~55	350	70

Note:

1. Luminance test conditions: D65 standard light source at 1000LX luminous flux density for 10min of excitation.