Thermochromic polymers???

[Lord Farquart]

Anyone know of people in the country that know about or deal with materials that goes from opaque to translucent, or changes colour, at different temperatures? I have an idea for a product, but need an expert's help to see if it is viable.

I might even have my terminology wrong here. I could mean thermotropic.

 

[TEXTILE GUY]

Anyone know of people in the country that know about or deal with materials that goes from opaque to translucent, or changes colour, at different temperatures? I have an idea for a product, but need an expert's help to see if it is viable.

I might even have my terminology wrong here. I could mean thermotropic.

I would suggest you start at Stellenbosch University ... They have a polymer sciences unit.

Thermochromatic polymers change colour with heat or light stimulus,
Thermotropic are liquid crystal and change opacity.


You could try Xena Chemicals in JHB or Sheppard (just cant remember who the distributor is in SA, but the guy I dealt with is Santosh Singh)

 

[Lord Farquart]

Thanks. Will give it a try. Still not sure what i am actually looking for, but speaking to someone in the know will guide me in the right direction.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

I've seen this used in offices and houses. Boardrooms have glass windows and when you press a button the glass goes opaque for privacy.

 

[TEXTILE GUY]

Therochromic

Thanks. Will give it a try. Still not sure what i am actually looking for, but speaking to someone in the know will guide me in the right direction.

Please keep me in the loop. I am also busy with a project, textile application.

 

[Lord Farquart]

Please keep me in the loop. I am also busy with a project, textile application.

Sent off an email to guys at SASOL to see if they know who can help. Also made contact with another guy on 4x4community. Will keep you updated.

 

[creeper]

Safripol might be able to help as well. Or point you in the right direction

 

[TEXTILE GUY]

Also try Eckart-Werke GmbH & Co

Local guy I deal with is Travis at CPS Chemicals. (Can PM his details if interested)

Ekart do really speciality stuff and may help.

 

[smithedwin]

Im also very interested i want a paint that can change colour. please inbox me with the details