Is it possible to add metallic power (Fe, Co) to a type of epoxy, to create a "paint" that is susceptible to inductive heating?
I have attempted to add Iron power to a carbon based high temperature epoxy and inductively heat it, however I could not reach temperatures beyond 100C. Perhaps if the epoxy was electrically conductive, this method might work?
I have not found any product online that is designed for this.
Hi Nathan, most epoxy based materials are not really suitable for high temperatures as they tend to char. I would look at using some other form of "glue" such as sodium silicate based material like "OMEGABOND 400".
Otherwise yes you should be able to develop some heating in the material when loading it with iron or cobalt powder.
Dear Nathan,
you are right. The powder must be conductive that inductive heating works. This is like in the kitchen if you use an induction cooker. Therefore you need metallic tops - especially aluminium.
Your method could work but the grains of the metallic powder must touch one the other. Or perhaps you use graphit.
With Regard
R. Mitdank
dear Nathan Zechar ;
there is an epoxy adhesive consisted of Aluminium metal
https://uk.farnell.com/3m/tc2707/adhesive-epoxy-2-part/dp/1736090
http://instantca.com/articles/conductive-epoxy/
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