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Method for Producing Metallic Nanoparticles

Abstract
A method for producing metallic nanoparticles with a controlled size distribution well below 100 nanometer diameter.

Application(s)

• Conducting paints and inks
• Pyrotechnics and explosives
• Catalysts
• Magnetic storage

Advantages
This process offers significant advantages over other techniques including:

• Produces very high purity materials
• Relatively tight size distribution (see graph below)
• Continuous, non-batch process Inexpensive raw materials with little to no scrap/effluent
• Easily scaleable
• Low capital costs

IP Status: Available for Exclusive or Non-Exclusive Licensing

Reference Number: 197

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 97,728

Patents & Applications:
United States National Patent Number 6689192 Issued on 02/10/2004

Posted: 09-29-2004

Contact
John Mott
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663, MailStop C334
(505) 665-0883
jmott@lanl.gov