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Recent Articles from the Prospector Knowledge Center
08 May
How do trees access the internet? They log on. A practical guide to Wood Coatings
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How do trees access the internet? They log on. A practical guide to Wood Coatings


This article only addresses wood finishes and not paint or similar type products. Ultrus™ Prospector® Knowledge Center[i] has many articles that are specific to paint. As a related article, read Considerations for Developing Wood Coatings[ii], by Ron Lewarchik. One of … Continued

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24 Apr
The Importance of Post-Treatment of Pigments & Fillers
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The Importance of Post-Treatment of Pigments & Fillers


Pigments and fillers are solid particles that are used in paints and inks.1 The chemical composition of the surface of such particles influences the physico-chemical behavior of the particles in the systems in which they are used. Formulators should be … Continued

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10 Apr
Rheology – Understanding and Control
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Rheology – Understanding and Control

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This article is the second in a series concerning rheology of paint and paint processes. The term rheology was first described by Professor Bingham and accepted by The American Society of Rheology when it was founded in 1929 and defined … Continued

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