What is the difference between Inorganic fluorescent powder and Organic fluorescent powder?

Fluorescent powder can be divided into two types: inorganic UV fluorescent powder and organic UV fluorescent powder. So, what is the difference between them?
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Jeff.Chen

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University of Technology

The UV fluorescent powder type has a lifespan of several years or even decades. It can be added to transparent or semi-transparent materials like plastic, coating, ink, resin, and glass. It is also energy-saving, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and harmless. These features make it widely and safely used in various fields.

The inorganic type is bright and provides excellent coverage (without requiring opaque agents). It has fine spherical particles that can easily disperse. Most of it has a diameter of about 1-10u. It has good heat resistance and can withstand up to 170℃.

Inorganic fluorescent powder
Advantages: good sun and heat resistance, and excellent coverage
Disadvantages: incomplete color pattern, poor tinting strength and color brightness

Organic fluorescent powder
Advantages: diverse structure, complete color pattern, bright and pure color, excellent tinting strength
Disadvantages: poor light resistance, weather resistance, and chemical stability

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