Abstract:
The present invention relates to a magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer comprising spherical composite core particles comprising at least ferromagnetic iron oxide fine particles and a cured phenol resin, and having an average particle diameter of 20 to 60 μm, the magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer satisfying the formula (1): σ1−σ0=−2 to 0 wherein σ0 represents a saturation magnetization (Am2/kg) of the carrier particles having a particle diameter in the vicinity of the average particle diameter of the magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer; and σ1 represents a saturation magnetization (Am2/kg) of the carrier particles having a particle diameter of less than 20 μm, and a two-component system developer using the magnetic carrier. The two-component system developer of the present invention includes a magnetic carrier used for an electrophotographic developer which can exhibit a good durability, is free from occurrence of carrier adhesion, and can maintain a high quality of images produced for a long period of time, and comprises the magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer and a toner.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer comprising spherical composite core particles comprising at least ferromagnetic iron oxide fine particles and a cured phenol resin, and having an average particle diameter of 20 to 60 μm, the magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer satisfying the formula (1): σ1−σ0=−2 to 0 wherein σ0 represents a saturation magnetization (Am2/kg) of the carrier particles having a particle diameter in the vicinity of the average particle diameter of the magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer; and σ1 represents a saturation magnetization (Am2/kg) of the carrier particles having a particle diameter of less than 20 μm, and a two-component system developer using the magnetic carrier. The two-component system developer of the present invention includes a magnetic carrier used for an electrophotographic developer which can exhibit a good durability, is free from occurrence of carrier adhesion, and can maintain a high quality of images produced for a long period of time, and comprises the magnetic carrier for an electrophotographic developer and a toner.