METAL THIN FILM PRODUCTION METHOD AND METAL THIN FILM

摘要

Provided is a metal thin film formation method where using a metal particle dispersion, a conducting layer with a low volume resistivity is obtained on an insulated substrate. Said method includes a production step where a coating film including a metal particle dispersion is heat treated using superheated steam. Also provided is a metal thin film produced via said method. It is desirable that the coating film be formed from the metal particle dispersion being spread or printed onto the insulated substrate. The metal particle dispersion may contain a reducing agent, and the superheated steam may contain alcohol compounds.