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Temperature-sensitive thermochromic products that change color with heat or cold for creative, educational, industrial, and novelty applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are thermochromic pigments?
Thermochromic pigments are temperature-sensitive pigments that change color when heated or cooled beyond a specific activation temperature. They are usually dark colored applied over an image. When the specific temperature is reached, the dark color becomes transparent and starts to reveal the image below.
What are thermochromic pigments commonly used for?
Common applications include mugs, labels, packaging, textiles, resin art, industrial indicators, and temperature-sensitive coatings.
What temperature do thermochromic pigments activate at?
For mugs and touch-sensitive products, 31°C–33°C is usually the most popular.
For industrial applications, higher temperatures such as 45°C or 65°C may be preferred.
For extremely hot surfaces like iron or stoves, activation could start and 120°C.
Are thermochromic pigments reversible?
Yes. Most thermochromic pigments are reversible and return to their original color when the temperature changes back.