What is the science behind magic mug?

The Mechanism The material used in these magic mugs is thermochromic pigment powder which supports the process of heat-sensitive colour changing. The mechanism applied by these pigments is “Thermochromism”. Under this process, the pigment automatically changes it’s colour when comes into contact with heat.

How does a color changing mug works?

Magic colour changing mug is also normally known as heat sensitive mug. From this name, we can tell that this mug simply changes colour when it comes into contact with heat. When the hot drink is poured into the mug, the coating loses it’s colour revealing your printing on the white background.

How are thermochromic mugs made?

Thermochromic dyes are made from mixtures of leuco dyes and other suitable chemicals. The color changes that you see are basically the leuco dyes changing form from being colored to colorless (or transparent). Such dyes usually come in the form of micro-capsules that have the mixture sealed inside them.

Are Magic Mugs safe?

Are the magic photo mugs safe for daily use? Yes, they are entirely safe to use daily. No amount of usage or washing of the magic mug will harm it in any way. Also, since the printed photo goes through a sublimation process, it makes the colour-changing mug completely safe.

What is a heat changing mug?

A magic mug, also known as a heat changing mug, is a mug that changes colour when it is filled with a hot liquid. This effect is created by using thermochromic ink. These mugs are often manufactured and sold as memorabilia.

Can you microwave heat changing mugs?

No. Avoid putting these mugs into the microwave due to the sensitve nature of the color changing design. Instead, boil water for your drinks or heat up your beverage separately and then pour into the mug.

How does a heat changing mug work?

A magic mug, also known as a heat changing mug, is a mug that changes colour when it is filled with a hot liquid. This effect is created by using thermochromic ink. For example, a mug may reveal a picture of the town or monument where it was sold. They are sometimes given away to promote organisations.

Why do color changing cups change color?

An increase in temperature causes a chemical reaction, resulting in the salt crystals mixing in with the dye. This is how the color of your custom photo mug changes. When you drink from the coffee mug or let it cool down, it gradually returns to its original color, which is black, thus covering the message or image.

Is thermochromic paint toxic?

The thermochromic pigments and our water-based paints and inks are NON-toxic products conform to ASTM 4236 standard.