The beautiful arts of Kintsugi and maki-e are legendary, conferring a unique golden touch to objects and ornaments.
In the world of nanotechnology, not all that glitters, is gold. With Q-KIN, we now take you into the world of quantum gold, to further perfect this art, with a unique touch.
WHAT IS NANO-GOLD ?
Nano-Gold is composed of gold nanoparticles well below 100 nm.
WHAT OF QUANTUM GOLD ?
Quantum Gold has nanoparticle sizes well below 20 nm.
It is not only known for its unique antimicrobial, optical, medicinal and water purification properties but also, it is not yellow in colour, like regular gold or large gold nanoparticles.
THE DESIGN KIT OF NATURE
Like the wings of a butterfly show many beautiful colours because of how the crystals therein are arranged rather than pigmentation, in a similar manner, depending on its nanoparticle size and crystal structure, the interaction of Nano-Gold with light affects its colour or appearance, without the need for any pigmentation.
These colours of 24 carat Nano-Gold can range from violet to dark blue, bluish-black, purple, red, pink or even colourless.
OUR Q-KINTM COLLECTION
Q-KIN is NANOARC's Atomically-Architectured Quantum Gold nanopowder.
It is a unique collection of gold nanomaterial, offered to further enhance Kintsugi and maki-e designs, in terms of functionality and a new kind of aesthetic with gold, beyond the traditional yellow colour.
Q-KIN are Nano-Gold powders have particles averaging about 10 nm (or 0.01 microns) in size.
They are so ultra-fine, that they penetrate the smallest and deepest of cracks in ceramic, glass, wood or porcelain. Even those invisible to the human eye. This enables a superior adhesion and binding strength, improved mechanical stability, a smoother seal and finish.
BEYOND BEAUTY
Cracks are problematic sites for bacteria to fester.
Quantum-Gold is antimicrobial and has the ability to overcome drug resistant bacteria. This property enhances, as the nanoparticle size gets smaller. By penetrating deep level cracks within an object, quantum gold serves as a purification site, adding functionality, beyond beauty.
PRODUCT OPTIONS
Depending on the manufacturing process, Q-KIN nanopowders can range in colour from pink to purple and bluish black.
For customised Q-KIN developments, do not hesitate to contact us. We can modify chemistry and add functionality as desired.
PRODUCTS
Click on "BUY" next to the product(s) of interest to pay with a credit card or contact trade@nanoarc.org to request an invoice for payment via bank transfer.
SUBSCRIPTION MODEL : GET DISCOUNTS & FREE SHIPPING OFF ADVANCE PURCHASES ON SELECT PRODUCTS below bulk order volumes
QUARTERLY ( 5 % ) | BI-ANNUALLY ( 10 % ) | ANNUALLY ( 15 % )
Q-KINTM MAUVE
APPLICATIONS : Ultrafine 24 carat mauve (pinkish-purple/violet) coloured gold nanopowder applicable to gold joinery (kintsugi) and or lacquer decoration (maki-e) techniques, Antibacterial , Anti-fungal, Pigment.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 10 nm (0.01 μm) Spherical Nanoparticles
COLOUR : Mauve Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 1064 °C (1947.2°F)
DOSE IN COATINGS/GLAZE SUSPENSION : 0.01 - 0.1 wt % ( 0.1 - 1g per litre)
DOSE IN KINTSUGI/ MAKI-E : As desired
VIEW PRICING
QUANTITY | PRICE
10 grams (0.35oz.) | £ 5,850
100 grams (3.52 oz.) | £ 49,000
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 465,481
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org