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Why does water when first placed in the Silverlon® surface bead up?

April 26, 2017bead Placed silverlon® water

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Why does water when first placed in the Silverlon® surface bead up?

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The surface tension of the plated fabric is relatively high causing water to bead up and initially present a hydrophobic surface. Once the pure metallic surfaces are wet with water, the surface absorbs water and fluids rapidly.