| Property |
Applications |
| Single magnetic domain |
Magnetic recording, Data encryption |
| Small mean free path of electrons in a
solid |
Special conductors. |
| High & selective optical
absorption of metal particles |
Colors, filters, solar absorbers,
photovoltaics, photographic material, phototropic material,
Molecular Filters |
| Formation of ultra fine pores due to
superfine agglomeration of particles |
Molecular Filters |
| Uniform mixture of different kinds of
superfine particles |
R&D of New Materials |
| Grain size too small for stable
dislocation |
High strength and hardness of metallic
materials |
| Surface/ Interface
Large specific surface area
|
Catalysis, sensors |
| Large surface area, small heat
capacity |
Heat-exchange materials, Combustion
Catalysts |
| Lower sintering temperature |
Sintering accelerators |
| Superplastic behavior of
ceramics |
Ductile ceramics |
| Cluster coating and metallization |
Special resistors, temperature
sensors |
| Multi-shell particles |
Chemical activity of catalysts |