Influence of Catalytic Infrared Radiation on the Protective Properties of Industrial Epoxy Primers

izvorni znanstveni rad

izvorni znanstveni rad

Influence of Catalytic Infrared Radiation on the Protective Properties of Industrial Epoxy Primers

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Tip izvorni znanstveni rad
Godina 2023
Časopis Materials
Volumen 16
Svesčić 19
Stranice 6551, 18
DOI 10.3390/ma16196551
EISSN 1996-1944
Status objavljeno

Sažetak

The application of organic coatings is a common way of protecting metal substrates against corrosion. To dry the coating faster, catalytic infrared radiation (IR) can be applied. This paper aims to assess the differences in the physical, chemical, and corrosion properties of primer coatings dried with catalytic infrared radiation, compared to the same coatings dried under atmospheric conditions. Corrosion properties were characterized using humidity and a salt spray chamber, as well as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), preceded by open circuit potential (OCP) measurement. Pencil hardness, cross-cut, and pull-off adhesion tests were used to compare the properties of examined primers before and after testing in the corrosion acceleration chambers. The microstructure and distribution of chemical composition were studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) together with Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Phase transitions in the coating were determined by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). Infrared-dried primers achieved a higher curing degree. Therefore, their mechanical and corrosion properties are superior when compared to the same coatings dried under atmospheric conditions.

Ključne riječi

primers; epoxy coating; infrared drying; curing degree; corrosion protection