Chrome-like Appearance and Optical Properties of Polymer Layers incl. Vacuum Metallized Pigments, VMPs

摘要

Within the last 5 years a clear trend towards liquid metal or chrome-mirror effects was observed in product design. Simulating the appearance of "pure metal" with paint layers containing metallic pigments is still common, but is concentrated on the "chrome side". In order to achieve the desired chrome-like appearance, the most frequently used pigments today are VMPs (vacuum metallized pigments). They allow for outstanding optical effects, replacing environmentally harmful chromium-containing technologies like galvanization.