Immersion Corrosion Tests to Evaluate Polyaspartic Coatings on Steel

Elhoud, Abdu (2023) Immersion Corrosion Tests to Evaluate Polyaspartic Coatings on Steel. HUNGARIAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRY AND CHEMISTRY, 51 (2). pp. 51-56. ISSN 0133-0276

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Abstract

In this study, a waterproof polyaspartic coating used for concrete structures was modified into an anti-corrosion coating system to prevent steel assets from corroding. A micaceous iron oxide barrier, a zinc phosphate corrosion inhibitor and a novel resin hardener were added to the polyaspartic coating. Its corrosion performance was assessed through immersion corrosion tests in 3.5% NaCl solutions at room temperature (RT) and 35 °C for 30 days. The surface finish of the steel samples was milled and blasted (SA 2.5). The coating was applied directly to the metal substrate. The average thickness of the coating was 220 ±10 µm. The experimental results confirmed the successful enhancement of the control coating on steel that was previously applied to concrete by adding a zinc phosphate corrosion inhibitor and micaceous iron oxide barrier. However, defects in the coating and rust on the substrate of the control coating were hindered by applying the developed coating.

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