Preparation of Chemical Samples On Relevant Surfaces Using Inkjet Technology

Abstract

The Direct Jet 1309 printer (Direct Color Systems, Rocky Hill, CT) was used to generate the modeled distribution of actual chemicals on relevant surfaces. Various chemical simulant characteristics were evaluated for printing suitability. These characteristics included viscosity, surface tension, density, substrate surface energy, and harmfulness to the printer. Quantitative analyses were performed on printed materials. Results showed that the printer produced uniform distributions as well as quantitatively accurate samples within 7% of the predicted amount. When samples were printed on a heated substrate, particles were much smaller and more evenly distributed than at room temperature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA584669

Entities

People

  • Ashish Tripathi
  • Augustus W. Fountain Iii
  • Erik Emmons
  • Jason A Guicheteau
  • John Tokarz
  • Joy Ginter
  • Kevin Hung
  • Norman Green
  • Raphael P. Moon
  • Steven D. Christesen

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammonium Perchlorate
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Detection
  • Energy
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Free Energy
  • Materials
  • Moisture Content
  • Particles
  • Printing
  • Radiation
  • Rubber Gaskets
  • Substrates
  • Surface Tension
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Resistance
  • Viscosity

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.