Table 2 Analysis data according to TGA curves of different sizes of Ag NP suspension (S1 to S4)
From: Nano-Silver Ink of High Conductivity and Low Sintering Temperature for Paper Electronics
Sample | Size (nm) | Weight loss for PVP (300 to 500 °C) (%) | Residual mass of silver (600 °C) (%) | PVP-to-Ag weight ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | 48 ± 12 | 5.04 | 92.92 | 0.0542 |
S2 | 76 ± 33 | 4.26 | 94.40 | 0.0451 |
S3 | 158 ± 65 | 2.64 | 96.04 | 0.0275 |
S4 | 176 ± 85 | 1.74 | 96.90 | 0.0180 |