Preparation of Chemical Samples On Relevant Surfaces Using Inkjet Technology.

摘要

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.