Inorganic Materials
Inorganic Materials Major Research and Development projects are directed toward specialty inorganic chemicals based on; Silicic Acid. Silicates and Phosphorous compounds.

SILTCIC ACID AND SILICATES
    
  • "Sllicadol" Colloidal suspensions of ultra fine silicic acid particles for a variety of applications requiring silica colloids.
  • "Silfam" Silica powders having high]y controlled porous structures in the nano-meter, mesopores range. Silfams are used in systems requiring superior absorption capabilities and/or very high thermal resistance.
  • "Zeostar High Silica Zeolite" Used as a hydrocarbon absorbent and as a catalyst, especially effective in the field of exhaust gas purification.
  • "Zeostar Synthetic Zeolite" A high purity, crystalline aluminosilicate used as an antiblocking agent for film.

     INORGANIC PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUNDS
    
  • "Hishiguard" A series of non-halogen flame retardants based on stabilized red phosphorous.
  • "Expert" Non-heavy metals anticorrosive white pigments based on phosphates and phosphites that effectively replace pigments made with lead and chromium.
  • "Supatite" A slurry of very fine hydroxyapatite used as a polymerizing agent for styrene systems.

     ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS
    
  • "Cidups" Zeolites containing metal ions as active ingredients to produce a very effective antibacterial agent.
The above product groups are typical developments of the Nippon Chemical Indrustial Company, Ltd. Inorganics Section.

In addition to those products shown, we have developed environmentally effective chemical re-cycling systems that reduce electroless plating effluent in nickel plating processes. This is done by recycling valuable by-products in the effluent which increases the life of the plating bath.
 
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Electronics Materials
  • "Palceram" These are high purity Barium Titanates that are used in ceramic capacitors which become components in a wide variety of electronics related applications
Although ceramic capacitors can be extremely small parts, Nippon Chemical Industrial Company, Ltd. has developed highly technical products to meet the ever-demanding requirements of the electronics field.

Barium Titanates and other ceramic capacitor materials have been developed to meet specific and customized requirements, including efficiency downsizing and hybridization.
  • "Bright" The "Bright' series of products is based on the development of a variety of substrates that are coated with various metals, using advanced technology electroless, coatings. These metal-coated powders are used as highly conductive fillers to electrically connect various devices, conductive adhesives, and conductive coatings.

As the sizes of devices and wiring continues to become increasingly miniaturized, materials such as the "Bright" metal coated powders become more actively used to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing processes for the electronics devices.

Circuit board materials and microwave filter materials are also developed in the Electronics Materials Development Section.

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Battery Materials

Lithium ion batteries are known for their high performance and long life even though they can be light-weigh and very small in size. Lithium batteries have ever-increasing applications, including; electro-mobiles, (cellular telephones), laptop computers, long-lasting lighting, tools, etc. Lithium batteries are also used in a variety of products that have the option of re-chargeable batteries.

In Lithium ion rechargeable battery systems the lithium cathode is the most important element as it determines the performance of the battery.

Nippon Chemical Industrial Company, Ltd. has developed high performance cathode materials for Lithiurn ion batteries, "Cellseed C" is a Lithium-Cobalt Oxide that was developed to have long life performance, and exhibits very high application requirements that exceed most specifications for the markets where Lithium ion batteries are being used.

"Cellseed N" a Lithium-nickel-cobalt Oxide and "Cellseed M" a Lithium manganese Oxide are two grades that are offered for specific high performance applications.

Nippon Chemical Industrial Company, Ltd. has developed a highly technical and unique matrix for retaining the electrolyte within molten carbonate fuel cell systems. This matrix is based on Aluminum oxide.

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Environmental Materials

Nippon Chemical Industrial Company conducts an on-going development program to provide new, and environmentally approved materials for the construction industry

These include:

  • "Three J" A concrete repairing system that contains a functional anti-corrosion material that protects steel reinforcing rods and components,
  • "Nika-Set" A system used to treat soils during tunnel and underground construction by filling gaps and spaces in the soil, stabilizing the soil, and preventing it from becoming "fluidized"
  • "Grass Planting Concrete" Environmentally effective concrete system that increase its capacity to hold water, neutralizing the alkaline elements in the concrete, and improving the retention of fertilizers.

The Environmental Development Group of Nippon Chemical Industrial Company, Ltd. has also developed chemicals that have application in many eco-systems.

These include:

  • ASR(Alkali-Silica Reaction) Cement can expand and fracture when alkali in the cement reacts with silica in the aggregate, The ASR agents are effective in preventing this reaction.
  • Technology for the removal of phosphorous compounds from muds.
  • Grout Hardening System that has a longer curing time, allowing deeper grout penetration which great]y improves ifs bonding strength.
  • Concrete Repair System with improved flow rheology.
  • Decomposition of Organic Chemicals found in drainage and waste fluids.
  • Odor Removal Systems
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Organic Materials

Nippon Chemical Industrial Company, Ltd. has developed, and provides functional Organo-phosphorous materials made from phosphoretted hydrogen (phosphine gas), phosphorous trichloride, and phosphorous oxychloride.

At one time, applications for Organo-phosphorous compounds were primarily in the biologically related agricultural and pharmaceutical fields. Now applications have expanded to include the following that are becoming essential in every-day life:

Electronics: Phosphorous source for semiconductor - lasers.
Batteries: Phosphorous based electrolyte.
Petroleum: Reforming agents, catalysts, surface-active agents.

There are two series of products that have recently been developed by Nippon Chemical Industrial advanced technology that provide unique application properties. They are:

  • "Cidups Monomer" Is a compound made by attaching functional groups of polymerization to phosphonates produced from phosphoretted hydrogen. By polymerizing this compound alone, or as a co-polymer with other monomers, the resultant polymer compounds have excellent anti-bacterial and/or electro-conductive functions.
  • "Non-Halogenated, Organo-Phosphorous Flame Retardants" New, halogen free flame retardants to replace chlorine and bromine flame retardants for use in plastics and coatings. These materials do not produce dioxins or elements that produce acid rains, and are therefore in high demand where environmental problems exist.
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