Ultra-black spacecraft coating
Quantum Dusk™
Ultra-matte refractory nanoparticle coating for space optics, AO exposure, UV, thermal cycling, and low reflectance.
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Ultra-black coatings
Ultra-Black Coatings
Elect Nano ultra-black coatings translate nanomaterial-enabled light absorption into practical coating formats for optical hardware, spacecraft surfaces, instruments, and electronics. Quantum Dusk™ is positioned for demanding space environments, while Carbon Clad™ provides CVD-like low reflectance in a water-based dCNT paint format.
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Platform Benefits
- Quantum Dusk™ and Carbon Clad™ both report 2.3% hemispherical reflectance by ASTM E1331
- Quantum Dusk™ is positioned for atomic oxygen erosion, UV exposure, and thermal cycling resistance
- Carbon Clad™ provides a water-based dCNT coating route for spray or brush application
- Silicone-free and PFAS-free coating options for clean technical environments
Applications
Optical bafflesSatellite and spacecraft surfacesSensor housingsMachine vision fixturesInstrument interiorsLow-reflectance electronics components
Technical Highlights
Quantum Dusk™ and Carbon Clad™ both report 2.3% hemispherical reflectance, 5H gouge hardness, 4B adhesion, and >1E12 ohm surface resistance
Quantum Dusk™ is selected when atomic oxygen erosion, UV exposure, and thermal cycling are central design constraints
Carbon Clad™ is selected for CVD-like low reflectance in a water-based paint format for metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites
Both current coatings support 60 C oven cure for one hour or ambient drying for 24 hours
Limitations and Qualification Notes
Reflectance depends on wavelength, substrate, surface preparation, thickness, and application quality
Abrasion, cleaning, and handling requirements should be defined before coating qualification
Carbon Clad™ is not positioned as the primary choice where atomic oxygen exposure is a main design constraint
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