Please examine the attached image of a bead. The left side shows the bead under ambient room lighting, while the right side captures it in a dark
environment after UV exposure, demonstrating its photoluminescent properties. As observed, the bead emits visible light in darkness following UV
excitation.
I have a few technical inquiries regarding this material:
1- Does anyone have insights into the specific photoluminescent compound or class of chemicals likely responsible for the light-emitting properties of
this bead?
3- Would it be feasible to dissolve or chemically modify this bead material and subsequently reform it into a new shape using a mold? If so, any
guidance on potential solvents or processes would be appreciated.
-Sarinox
Sir_Gawain - 31-10-2024 at 13:09
The photoluminescence compound is probably strontium aluminate, or possibly zinc sulfide. If it is acrylic, it should dissolve in DCM. Fulmen - 31-10-2024 at 13:18
Back in the day I bought phosphorescent powder from fishing supply stores. This can be added to clear epoxy or whatever castable polymer you prefer,
there are many to choose from. I used it on boomerangs for nighttime throwing. sarinox - 1-11-2024 at 00:22
Back in the day I bought phosphorescent powder from fishing supply stores. This can be added to clear epoxy or whatever castable polymer you prefer,
there are many to choose from. I used it on boomerangs for nighttime throwing.
Hi Fulmen, and thank you for your reply.
Do you happen to know what type of powder this might be? As far as I remember, I have not encountered such phosphorescent powder in any local fishing
supply stores. I do have some phosphorescent acrylic paints, manufactured in China, though they appear to be of lower quality compared to the bead I
shared. Specifically, the paints do not glow as brightly, and their light-emitting properties fade significantly faster.sarinox - 1-11-2024 at 00:24
