Patent ID: 8852463
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: B22F,C23C,H01B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A metal fine particle with a protective agent for a conductive metal paste, consisting of: a metal fine particle; and a protective agent covering a surface of the metal fine particle, the protective agent consisting of at least one agent selected from the group consisting of triethylamine, octanethiol, and dodecanethiol, wherein the protective agent content is in a range of 0.1-20% by mass with respect to the mass of the metal fine particle; wherein the metal fine particle generates an amount of heat not less than 500 J and not more than 2500 J per unit mass (g), upon exposure to a temperature in a range of 200° C. to 300° C. when the metal fine particle is being calcined.