How to improve the sintering efficiency and product quality of electrode paste
Improving the sintering efficiency and product quality of electrode paste involves multiple aspects, including the selection of raw materials, formulation design, sintering process optimization, and improvement of production equipment. Here are some specific strategies and suggestions:
1. Choose high-quality raw materials
Use high-purity ceramic powder to reduce the impact of impurities on the sintering process.
Choosing appropriate binders and plasticizers plays a crucial role in the sintering process, promoting powder adhesion and molding.
Ensure that all raw materials are dry and prevent moisture from forming bubbles or cracks during the sintering process.
2. Optimize the electrode paste formula
Determine the optimal raw material ratio through experiments to achieve good formability and sintering performance.
Add an appropriate amount of diluent and plasticizer to improve the flowability of the paste, making it easier to apply and shape.
3. Adopting appropriate sintering processes
According to the characteristics of the materials used, set appropriate sintering temperature and time to ensure complete sintering without overburning.
During the sintering process, a protective atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon is used to prevent material oxidation, which is particularly important for some metal or alloy electrodes.
For electrodes with complex shapes, pressure sintering or hot pressing sintering processes can be considered to improve sintering efficiency and product density.
4. Improvement of equipment and technology
Use advanced production equipment, such as automated mixing machines and precision grouting equipment, to improve production efficiency and product quality stability.
Introducing an online monitoring system to detect real-time parameters such as temperature and pressure during the sintering process, ensuring precise control of process parameters.
5. Control of production environment
Maintain appropriate humidity and temperature to prevent moisture absorption of raw materials and finished products or quality issues caused by environmental changes.
Keep the working environment clean and prevent dust and other pollutants from entering the electrode paste.
6. Quality control and inspection
Implement a strict quality control system, conduct sampling and testing on each batch of products to ensure that they meet the prescribed standards and customer requirements.
For key parameters such as electrical resistivity, mechanical strength, etc., regular testing and recording are required to promptly identify problems and take measures.
By implementing the above measures, the sintering efficiency and product quality of electrode paste can be effectively improved, production costs can be reduced, and the competitiveness of enterprises can be enhanced.