Evaluation of parameters affecting adhesive strength of high build epoxy coatings on textured and plasma treated metallic substrates

Autor: Satheesan Bobby, Abdul Mohammed
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 32:407-428
ISSN: 1568-5616
0169-4243
DOI: 10.1080/01694243.2017.1359872
Popis: Epoxy coating systems have been used throughout the years for protecting critical industrial assets. To ensure superior coating adhesion and longevity, abrasive blasting has been traditionally employed to texture metallic surfaces. Though a large variety of abrasives are available in the industry, coal slag (aluminium silicate) and garnet (mineral abrasive) have remained popular choices until now owing to their easy availability. However, depleting reserves of coal slag owing to stricter environmental regulations and shortage of good quality garnet have fueled the need to identify substitutes. This work is focused on evaluating the effect of surface texturing on adhesive strength of epoxy coatings using two novel abrasive types – olivine (obtained from dunite rock) and calcium silicate (iron furnace slag) which are available in abundance and present an excellent alternative. The surface textures of various blast cleaned mild steel (A36) and stainless steel (316L) substrates were evaluated using a ...
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