Undoubtedly, everything is new and attractive. Today, the use of light-accumulating energy elements, the so-called phosphors, is becoming increasingly popular. Such elements are actively used on signs in settlements, on road markings , etc., more and more often they began to be used in interiors, highlighting certain objects or entire expositions. Naturally, many have the question of what is a phosphor.
Phosphor is a special chemical composition with light-accumulating memory. Light is absorbed from the environment and released as light energy under dimming conditions. Finished phosphors exist in nature. According to the classification, they are of organic and inorganic origin. If you have the necessary substances, you can prepare the phosphor yourself.
In production and everyday life, photoluminophores are more often used. They do not dissolve in water, perfectly tolerate ultraviolet light, and do not emit fumes and radiation harmful to health. Phosphors of this type are fireproof, easy to use and operate. The glow emitted by such drugs is held for a day. Of course, interested users are wondering where to buy the phosphor. You can buy phosphors of the necessary color from suppliers of various industrial products, or in specialized online stores.
Reflective paints have an unlimited scope, from body art to interior design and car tuning. Following the fashion, of course, many will try to decorate the surrounding objects with interesting glows, trying to make a phosphor with their own hands. Theoretically, this is possible. The main thing is to choose the right proportions of consumables and create optimal conditions for a chemical reaction.
In order to make a phosphor with your own hands, it is necessary to have boric acid and coniferous concentrate available.
In order to have a result, all elements must be taken in pure form without impurities. They can be purchased in the right amount in pharmacies. The concentrate is dissolved in pure water in a ratio of 1 g per 50 ml. It is possible to determine that there is enough coniferous concentrate by color - it should be bright yellow. Separately, it is necessary to weigh the same norms of boric acid, approximately 2 grams. This can be done using scales or a teaspoon.
A portion of boric acid is applied to a pre-prepared aluminum plate, mixed with coniferous solution (10 cap.), Leveled on the surface (approximately, the layer of the mixture should be about 2-3 mm). The plate is placed on the tile for heating. It is important that the water evaporates completely , the resulting bubbles must be carefully punctured using a needle. A self-made phosphor made in this way after full hardening will glow in the dark.
Here is one method of manufacturing a phosphor. In fact, there are about a dozen recipes, some of which are a complex technological process that requires special equipment and conditions.