Abstract: Composite particles of the present invention comprise white inorganic particles, a surface modifier coating layer formed on surface of the respective white inorganic particles, and a dye or lake coat adhered onto the surface of the respective surface-modifier-coated white inorganic particles. The composite particles of the present invention not only exhibit excellent color-developing property and tinting strength but also suppress bleeding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-magnetic particles for non-magnetic undercoat layer of magnetic recording medium, comprising: hematite particles; an inner coating layer comprising a phosphorus-containing inorganic compound which is formed on a surface of the respective hematite particles; and an outer coating layer comprising an aluminum-containing inorganic compound which is formed on an outside of the inner coating layer comprising the phosphorus-containing inorganic compound.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a soft magnetic material has a step of preparing a metal magnetic particle containing iron as the main component, and a step of forming an insulating film surrounding the surface of the metal magnetic particle. The step of forming the insulating film includes a step of mixing and stirring the metal magnetic particle, aluminum alkoxide, silicon alkoxide, and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: A soft magnetic material is a soft magnetic material including a composite magnetic particle (30) having a metal magnetic particle (10) mainly composed of Fe and an insulating coating (20) covering metal magnetic particle (10), and insulating coating (20) contains an iron phosphate compound and an aluminum phosphate compound. The atomic ratio of Fe contained in a contact surface of insulating coating (20) in contact with metal magnetic particle (10) is larger than the atomic ratio of Fe contained in the surface of insulating coating (20). The atomic ratio of Al contained in the contact surface of insulating coating (20) in contact with metal magnetic particle (10) is smaller than the atomic ratio of Al contained in the surface of insulating coating (20). Thus, iron loss can be reduced.

Abstract: Colored composite microparticles comprising silica and an organic pigment in which the silica is enclosed in the organic pigment and contained in an amount of 0.001 to 9% by weight (calculated as Si) based on the weight of the composite particles. These microparticles have a high tinting strength and are excellent in dispersibility and light fastness.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a soft magnetic material has a step of preparing a metal magnetic particle containing iron as the main component, and a step of forming an insulating film surrounding the surface of the metal magnetic particle. The step of forming the insulating film includes a step of mixing and stirring the metal magnetic particle, aluminum alkoxide, silicon alkoxide, and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The soft magnetic material includes a plurality of composite magnetic particles having a metal magnetic particle and an insulating film surrounding the surface of the metal magnetic particle. The metal magnetic particle contains iron as the main component. The insulating film contains aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, and oxygen. The insulating film satisfies the relationship 0.4?MAl/(MAl+MSi)?0.9 and the relationship of 0.25?(MAl+MSi)/MP?1.0 in the case that molar amount of aluminum contained in the insulating film is represented by MAl, the sum of the molar amount of aluminum contained in the insulating film and the molar amount of silicon contained in the insulating film is represented by (MAl+MSi), and the molar amount of phosphorus contained in the insulating film is represented by MP.

Abstract: There are provided colored composite microparticles having a fine primary particle diameter and exhibiting a high tinting strength, an excellent dispersibility and an excellent light fastness; a process for producing the colored composite microparticles; and a dispersion of the colored composite microparticles. The colored composite microparticles are composite particles comprising silica and an organic pigment in which the silica is enclosed in the organic pigment and contained in an amount of 0.001 to 9% by weight (calculated as Si) based on the weight of the composite particles. The coloring composition for color filters is prepared by dispersing a colorant for color filters comprising the colored composite microparticles in a coloring composition base material, whereas the ink for ink-jet printing is prepared by dispersing a colorant for inks for ink-jet printing comprising the colored composite microparticles in an ink base solution.

Abstract: A soft magnetic material is a soft magnetic material including a composite magnetic particle (30) having a metal magnetic particle (10) mainly composed of Fe and an insulating coating (20) covering metal magnetic particle (10), and insulating coating (20) contains an iron phosphate compound and an aluminum phosphate compound. The atomic ratio of Fe contained in a contact surface of insulating coating (20) in contact with metal magnetic particle (10) is larger than the atomic ratio of Fe contained in the surface of insulating coating (20). The atomic ratio of Al contained in the contact surface of insulating coating (20) in contact with metal magnetic particle (10) is smaller than the atomic ratio of Al contained in the surface of insulating coating (20). Thus, iron loss can be reduced.

Abstract: A color agent for a road marking material comprising composite particles having an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 10.0 ?m, said composite particles comprising: inorganic particles; a gluing agent coating layer formed on surface of said inorganic particle; and an organic pigment coat formed onto said gluing agent coating layer in an amount of from 1 to 500 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of said inorganic particles. The color agent for a road marking material, contains no harmful elements and exhibits excellent tinting strength, hiding power, light resistance and heat resistance, and is suppressed in surface activity thereof. The road marking material using the color agent, shows a less change in hue with the passage of time and an excellent retroreflective property.

Abstract: A soft magnetic material is a soft magnetic material including a composite magnetic particle (30) having a metal magnetic particle (10) mainly composed of Fe and an insulating coating (20) covering metal magnetic particle (10), and insulating coating (20) contains an iron phosphate compound and an aluminum phosphate compound. The atomic ratio of Fe contained in a contact surface of insulating coating (20) in contact with metal magnetic particle (10) is larger than the atomic ratio of Fe contained in the surface of insulating coating (20). The atomic ratio of Al contained in the contact surface of insulating coating (20) in contact with metal magnetic particle (10) is smaller than the atomic ratio of Al contained in the surface of insulating coating (20). Thus, iron loss can be reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ferromagnetic metal particles having an average major axis diameter (L) of 10 to 100 nm which satisfy a relationship between the average major axis diameter (L) and a particle SFD represented by the following formula: Particle SFD?0.0001 L2?0.0217 L+1.75; a process for producing the ferromagnetic metal particles; and a magnetic recording medium using the ferromagnetic metal particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ferromagnetic metal particles having a bulk density (?a) of not more than 0.25 g/cm3, a process for producing the above ferromagnetic metal particles and a magnetic recording medium comprising a non-magnetic substrate; a non-magnetic undercoat layer formed on the non-magnetic substrate which comprises non-magnetic particles and a binder resin; and a magnetic recording layer formed on the non-magnetic undercoat layer which comprises magnetic particles and a binder resin, wherein the above ferromagnetic metal particles were used as the magnetic particles.

Abstract: The soft magnetic material includes a plurality of composite magnetic particles having a metal magnetic particle and an insulating film surrounding the surface of the metal magnetic particle. The metal magnetic particle contains iron as the main component. The insulating film contains aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, and oxygen. The insulating film satisfies the relationship 0.4?MAl/(MAl+MSi)?0.9 and the relationship of 0.25?(MAl+MSi)/MP?1.0 in the case that molar amount of aluminum contained in the insulating film is represented by MAl, the sum of the molar amount of aluminum contained in the insulating film and the molar amount of silicon contained in the insulating film is represented by (MAl+MSi), and the molar amount of phosphorus contained in the insulating film is represented by MP.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-magnetic particles for non-magnetic undercoat layer of magnetic recording medium, comprising: hematite particles; an inner coating layer comprising a phosphorus-containing inorganic compound which is formed on a surface of the respective hematite particles; and an outer coating layer comprising an aluminum-containing inorganic compound which is formed on an outside of the inner coating layer comprising the phosphorus-containing inorganic compound.

Abstract: A functional material comprising fine coloring particles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 50 nm in a dried state, and having a BET specific surface area value of to 500 m2/g and a light transmittance of not less than 80%. The functional material composed of fine coloring particles, exhibits not only an excellent transparency but also a high tinting strength and a clear hue.

Abstract: There are provided colored composite microparticles having a fine primary particle diameter and exhibiting a high tinting strength, an excellent dispersibility and an excellent light fastness; a process for producing the colored composite microparticles; and a dispersion of the colored composite microparticles. The colored composite microparticles are composite particles comprising silica and an organic pigment in which the silica is enclosed in the organic pigment and contained in an amount of 0.001 to 9% by weight (calculated as Si) based on the weight of the composite particles. The coloring composition for color filters is prepared by dispersing a colorant for color filters comprising the colored composite microparticles in a coloring composition base material, whereas the ink for ink-jet printing is prepared by dispersing a colorant for inks for ink-jet printing comprising the colored composite microparticles in an ink base solution.

Abstract: A soft magnetic material includes a plurality of composite magnetic particles. Each of the plurality of composite magnetic particles has a metal magnetic particle including iron, a lower film surrounding the surface of the metal magnetic particle and including a nonferrous metal, and an insulating upper film surrounding the surface of the lower film and including an inorganic compound. The inorganic compound contains at least one element of oxygen and carbon. The nonferrous metal has an affinity with at least one of oxygen and carbon that is larger than such affinity of iron. The nonferrous metal has a diffusion coefficient with respect to at least one of oxygen and carbon that is smaller than such diffusion coefficient of iron. Thus, a soft magnetic material that provides desirable magnetic properties, a method of manufacturing a soft magnetic material, a dust core, and a method of manufacturing a dust core are provided.

Abstract: A functional material comprising fine coloring particles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 50 nm in a dried state, and having a BET specific surface area value of 30 to 500 m2/g and a light transmittance of not less than 80%. The functional material composed of fine coloring particles, exhibits not only an excellent transparency but also a high tinting strength and a clear hue.

Abstract: A color agent for a road marking material comprising composite particles having an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 10.0 ?m, said composite particles comprising: inorganic particles; a gluing agent coating layer formed on surface of said inorganic particle; and an organic pigment coat formed onto said gluing agent coating layer in an amount of from 1 to 500 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of said inorganic particles. The color agent for a road marking material, contains no harmful elements and exhibits excellent tinting strength, hiding power, light resistance and heat resistance, and is suppressed in surface activity thereof. The road marking material using the color agent, shows a less change in hue with the passage of time and an excellent retroreflective property.