Nano Ceramic coating at its basic level is an inorganic, nonmetallic solid material comprising metal, nonmetal or metalloid atoms primarily held in ionic and covalent bonds. The crystallinity of ceramic materials can range from highly oriented to semi-crystalline and often completely amorphous as in the case of glass. With such a large range of possible options for the composition and structure of a ceramic, the subject is vast.
The earliest ceramics were made of clay, either used by itself or mixed with other materials like silica and then hardened or sintered, by fire. Later ceramics were glazed and fired to create smooth, colored surfaces, with decreasing porosity through the use of glassy, amorphous ceramic coatings on top of the crystalline ceramic substrates.
In the 20th century, new ceramic materials were developed for use in advanced engineering applications, such as semiconductors.
These materials are often referred to as “advanced ceramics” and may be composed of silicon carbide, tungsten carbide, chrome oxide, titanium dioxide, alumina-titania oxide, alumina oxide, zirconium oxide, magnesium zirconium oxide and others.
What Are Nano Ceramic Coatings
Our coatings are largely composed of silicon dioxide, with a less toxic delivery agent allowing our product to be applied with easy and leaving behind a glass/ceramic coating.
Our coatings are resistant to most solvents and will be unaffected by a wide range in pH. Meaning that UV Light, oils, acid, or any toxin's can't penetrate the coating keeping a like new finish for years.
Hydrophobicity and Oleophobicity are achieved with our chemical make up. To achieve a Hydrophobic surface, water's contact angle is in the 105o-107o range. Our coatings achieve this high degree of water repellent through a chemical reaction that takes place during the curing phase. As the solvent dries, highly non-polar molecules align themselves and form the coating’s surface. Below this layer, the bulk of the coating polymerizes into an inert silica-based structure. At the substrate surface the polymer chemically bonds to hydroxyl groups on the substrate. The advantage of this approach is that a high degree of adhesion and abrasion resistance is achieved.This means water, dirt, oil, grim can not stick to its surface. Like a wax or a glaze, our Nano Ceramic Coatings now have a silky feel on the surface. We are the only true Ceramic Coating to offer such a finish.
Our Nano Ceramic Coatings are a revolutionary coating technology that offers many of the benefits of “advanced ceramics” but does not require a high cost, multi-step process that includes “firing.” It is applied like a wax with a product pad and leveled using a micro fiber cloth.
The required thickness of the coating will depend on the application and the desired result. Generally, the coating thickness with 1 – 4 microns (μ.) Traditional coatings are typically applied 50 microns or greater.
TEK Coatings NANO Coating
Surfaces To Treat
Painted Metal
Non Painted Metal
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Copper
Chrome
Granite
Marble
Soap Stone
Quartzite
Travertine
Onyx
Slate
Concrete
Glass
Ceramic
Laminate
Vinyl
Wood
Leather
Plastic
Rubber