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

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 Resistance of Nanostructured Cemented Carbides with Alternative FeNi and FeNiCo Binders.

Nanostructured cemented carbides with Co binders have shown excellent mechanical properties in various applications. Nevertheless, their corrosion resistance has shown to be insufficient in different corrosive environments, leading to premature tool failure. In this study, WC-based cemented carbide samples with different binders were produced using 9 wt% of FeNi or FeNiCo with the addition of CrC and NbC as the grain growth inhibitors.

Risk Evaluation for Coating Thickness Conformity Assessment.

This paper presents the conformity assessment process of the epoxy coating thickness applied on water pipes made of gray cast iron with the specifications given for this kind of coating appliance. An epoxy coating was applied to prevent a special form of corrosion called the graphitization of cast iron. In order for the pipe to withstand its designed service life, it is necessary to ensure the required thickness of the applied coating.

Durability and Corrosion Properties of Waterborne Coating Systems on Mild Steel Dried under Atmospheric Conditions and by Infrared Radiation.

Increasing attention is given to waterborne coatings for corrosion protection due to the lower ecological impact on the environment. It has been found that by using waterborne coatings, the emission of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is reduced by more than 50 g/L. However, they require longer drying time, their anti-corrosion performance is not as good as solvent-borne coatings and they still have not been developed for all corrosion environments.

Influence of Co Content and Chemical Nature of the Co Binder on the Corrosion Resistance of Nanostructured WC-Co Hardmetals in Acidic Solution.

The electrochemical corrosion resistance of nanostructured hardmetals with grain sizes < 200 nm was researched concerning Co content and the chemical nature of the Co binder. Fully dense nanostructured hardmetals with the addition of grain growth inhibitors GGIs, VC and CrC, and 5 wt.%Co, 10 wt.