Evaluation of the abrasion resistance of enamel coatings

Vitreous enamel coatings have been used for many centuries to protect metallic substrates from corrosion phenomena and improve the aesthetics of the coated objects. They are manufactured by smelting frits, thus forming an inorganic, adherent and protective layer on the metal.The durability of aesthetic properties is related to the resistance of the surface to mechanical damage. One kind of possible damages is the abrasion which can impair the characteristics of the enamel layer.In this work the abrasion resistance of different enamel samples has been investigated. Low-carbon steel panels were coated with three distinct enamels applied by two different methods: wet dip coating and electrostatic powder coating. The composition of the enamel samples is characterized by refractory mill additions that improve the high temperature resistance for applications as ovens or burners. The abrasion resistance has been studied by the standard abrasion test ISO 10545-7 and the Taber test comparing the level of damage and the morphologies.     

Influence of the curing temperature of a cataphoretic coating on the development of filiform corrosion of aluminium

Aluminium alloys are known to be particularly sensitive to filiform corrosion. The initiation of this particular type of corrosion is related to different parameters such as the presence of defects, the permeability of the coating to water and oxygen, the adherence of the paint system and the presence of salts.

In this work, the filiform corrosion resistance of Al 6016 substrates coated with a cataphoretic paint was studied. The curing of the coating was performed at different temperatures (185, 175, 165, 155 and 135 °C) in order to modify its mechanical properties and its permeability to oxygen.

The paint properties were studied by different techniques allowing the estimation of the degradation of the metal–primer system and giving some information about intrinsic paint properties.

The corrosion protection of the coating was evaluated by a normalized filiform corrosion test and by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy on scratched samples. The glass transition value and the internal stresses of the cataphoretic coatings obtained for different curing temperatures were determined by a stressmeter equipment.

This study enabled us to underline the influence of the curing temperature on the intrinsic properties of the coatings such as the glass transition temperature, the internal stresses, the adherence, the permeability and the corrosion protection properties.     

Studies on electroless Ni-P-Cr_2O_3 and Ni-P-SiO_2 composite coatings

本文对化学镀镍及化学镀镍磷基质中SiO2与Cr2O3的共沉积进行了研究。微粒在不断生长的膜层中共沉积引起了新的化学复合镀层的出现,这些复合镀层许多都具有优异的耐磨及耐蚀性能。通过选取镀层合金/复合微粒/金属基体的组分可改进镀层,获得所需的性能,以满足特别的需求。在对这些复合镀层的应用需求正在迫近与增长的同时,其市场正在迅速扩张。本文开发出了一种合适的复合化学镀镍液,并通过维氏硬度法对化学复合镀镍层进行了表征。采用动电位极化及交流阻抗法测定了镀层的Taber耐磨性能及耐蚀性能。采用SEM及XRD对复合镀层的表面形貌进行了分析。     

Cracking induced tribological behavior changes for the HVOF WC-12Co cermet coatings

HVOF sprayed WC based cermet coatings have been widely used in industries as barriers against wear and hydrodynamic cavitation due to their high hardness and relatively high toughness. However, cracking of the coatings can occur during coating production or in service, which can reduce operational performances. It can be difficult to assess the performance impact due to cracks within the coating and as to whether the cracked coatings should be resprayed or removed from service. In this work, artificial cracks of different widths were introduced to liquid fuel HVOF sprayed WC-12Co coating through uniaxial tension of the coated steel substrate to assess the implications of such cracking. Tribological performances of the cracked coatings were examined using rubber wheel dry abrasion, ‘ball on disc’ sliding wear, and ultrasonic cavitation erosion. The results show that the crack deteriorates the abrasive wear resistance of the coating at the initial stage due to preferable mass loss at the cracks. However, after 30?min of abrasion, all the cracked coatings showed the same wear rate as compared to the non-cracked coating, with the abrasive wear resistance acting independent to the crack characteristics. Because the cracks could store wear debris and thus minimize the debris induced abrasion to the coating surface during sliding wear test, both improvement in wear resistance and reduction in coefficient of friction (COF) were detected in the cracked coatings. During the cavitation test, it was found that the mass loss of the specimen increased significantly (up to 75%)with crack width and density suggesting that the crack presence greatly deteriorated the cavitation resistance of the cermet coatings.     

化学镀Ni-P-Cr2O3和Ni-P-SiO2复合镀层的研究

本文对化学镀镍及化学镀镍磷基质中SiO2与Cr2O3的共沉积进行了研究.微粒在不断生长的膜层中共沉积引起了新的化学复合镀层的出现,这些复合镀层许多都具有优异的耐磨及耐蚀性能.通过选取镀层合金/复合微粒/金属基体的组分可改进镀层,获得所需的性能,以满足特别的需求.在对这些复合镀层的应用需求正在迫近与增长的同时,其市场正在迅速扩张.本文开发出了一种合适的复合化学镀镍液,并通过维氏硬度法对化学复合镀镍层进行了表征.采用动电位极化及交流阻抗法测定了镀层的Taber耐磨性能及耐蚀性能.采用SEM及XRD对复合镀层的表面形貌进行了分析.     

多功能有机-无机杂化纳米涂层

利用溶胶-凝胶法得到有机-无机杂化纳米复合材料，其可用来制成具有多种功能的纳米涂层。由于无机相和有机相的联合作用，纳米涂层表现出优异的耐磨损性、耐腐蚀性、防油性、防雾性、抗静电性、抗折射性等。     

Evaluation of thick organic coatings degradation in seawater using cathodic protection and thermally accelerated tests

Organic coatings are often associated with cathodic protection to fight against the corrosion of metallic structures when immersed in seawater. However, cathodic protection leads to the generation of a strong alkalinity at the metal/coating interface, which causes the degradation of the coating. It is then necessary to develop a reliable method to evaluate the compatibility between organic coatings and the application of cathodic protection.

On one hand, cathodic disbonding tests (ASTM G-8 and G-80) can be driven with an artificial defect but this defect is mainly responsible for the electrochemical response. In addition, calcareous deposit rapidly forms onto the defect zone when cathodic protection is applied which can make difficult the evaluation of coating delamination. On the other hand, immersion of defect-free specimens requires very long testing periods (several months or even years) in order to detect the coating degradation.

In this work, an attempt to accelerate the coatings degradation by imposing a high temperature and thermal cycles were made in order to decrease the test-time duration. The influence of the applied cathodic potential was also investigated. The coating degradation was evaluated by EIS, considering the defect-free zone of coatings. It was shown that the coating degradation is faster in the presence of a defect and for high temperature (45 °C). Moreover, thermal cycles allow to greatly accelerate the degradation of defect-free coatings and then to compare the compatibility of both coatings with cathodic protection.     

Fabrication of abrasion-resistant micro-nano hierarchical structure on glass surface by a hydrothermal corrosion method

When applying an additional coating method to fabricate micro-nano hierarchical structure required for superhydrophobic function on glass surface, the hierarchical structure does generally not have good abrasion resistance, due to the weak adhesion between coating and glass surface. However, glass itself is a material with good abrasion resistance. A micro-nano hierarchical structure with honeycomb-shaped micro-armor protection on glass surface by a two-step hydrothermal corrosion method has been constructed: the first step of hydrothermal corrosion in water to construct micro-armor structure, and the second step of hydrothermal corrosion in sodium citrate aqueous solution to fabricate micro-nano hierarchical structure. The advantages of this new method are: the treatment process is simple, and there is no need to apply additional coatings. The micro-nano hierarchical structure constructed on glass surface by this method has a great abrasion resistance. After 1,000 cycles of abrasion under harsh conditions, the nano-structure on glass surface can still be remained intact. It provides a new method for fabricating abrasion-resistant micro-nano hierarchical structure on glass surface, as well as a new approach to the preparation of abrasion-resistant superhydrophobic glass.     

Evaluation of durability of nano-silica containing clear coats for automotive applications

In automotive application, multilayer coating systems are typically used to guarantee protection from corrosion phenomena and aesthetic properties. A coating system's appearance and its durability is becoming increasingly important for automotive original equipment manufacturers. Clear coats are required to maintain long term aesthetic appearance, color and gloss stability to weathering and mechanical damage. One key property is scratch and mar resistance. The use of nano-fillers is a promising strategy to increase the abrasion resistance without affecting the optical clarity of high gloss coatings.     

Heat‐resistant hydrophobic–oleophobic coatings

Thermally and chemically durable hydrophobic oleophobic coatings, containing different ceramic particles such as SiO₂, SiC, Al₂O₃, which can be alternative instead of Teflon, have been developed and applied on the aluminum substrates by spin‐coating method. Polyimides, which are high‐thermal resistant heteroaromatic polymers, were synthesized, and fluor oligomers were added to these polymers to obtain hydrophobic–oleophobic properties. After coating, Al surface was subjected to Taber‐abrasion, adhesion, corrosion, and thermal tests. The effects of the particle size of ceramic powders, organic matrix, and heat on the coating material were investigated. Coating material was characterized by FTIR spectrophotometer. Surface properties and thermal resistance of the coating materials were investigated by SEM and TGA analyses. After thermal curing, contact angles of these coatings with H₂O and n‐hexadecane were measured. It was observed that coatings like ceramic particles are more resistant against scratch and abrasion than the other coatings. Also, they are harder than coatings, which do not include ceramic particles. It was seen that coatings, containing Fluorolink D10H, have high‐contact angles with water and n‐hexadecane. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 100: 2386–2392, 2006     

氧化铝增强无机硅酸锌涂层的电化学阻抗谱研究

无机硅酸锌涂层是一种广泛使用的钢铁重防腐涂层。采用在涂料填料中加入氧化铝的方法可以得到具有更好耐磨性能的富锌涂层。本实验研究利用电化学阻抗谱法(EIS)研究了氧化铝的加入对涂层腐蚀防护性能的影响,结果表明氧化铝颗粒的加入使涂层的腐蚀防护性能略有提高。     

Corrosion and wear resistant electrodeposited composite coatings

Composite electroplating is a method allowing to co-deposit fine particles of metallic or non metallic compounds into the plated layers in order to improve the surface properties. The aim of the present work was to compare the performance of pure nickel and Ni-SiC nano-structured composite coatings as far as corrosion, wear and abrasion resistance were concerned. The characteristics of the coatings were assessed by scanning electron microscopy, micro hardness test, Taber Abrader test, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and wear corrosion measurements. Additionally accelerated salt spray tests were performed. The results obtained in this study indicate that the co-deposition of nickel and SiC nano-particles leads to uniform deposits possessing better abrasion, wear and corrosion properties.     

Siliconcarbide Embedded Hybrid Nanocomposites as Abrasion Resistant Coating

Siliconcarbide (SiC) ceramic powder incorporated inorganic–organic nanocomposites were prepared by sol–gel spin coating method. Coating properties and abrasion resistance of the hybrid polymers were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), EDX analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA). Mechanical tests like surface static corrosion analysis, abrasion test, scratch-tape test, adhesion test, chemical and solvent resistance, surface hardness were performed in order to evaluate the coatings for possible industrial applications. Prepared polymers were applied onto the aluminium substrates. Results revealed that industrially available SiC ceramic powder incorporated inorganic–organic nanocomposites can be prepared with an easy and controlled way using sol–gel method and applied onto the aluminium surfaces by spin coating without using primer solution and shows excellent abrasion resistance.     

Corrosion protection of ion vapor deposition (IVD) Al-coated Al alloys by low-temperature plasma interface engineering Part II. DC cathodic polymerization under conditions of IVD (without using anode assembly)

DC cathodic polymerizations of trimethylsilane (TMS) were carried out in a bell-jar reactor without using an anode assembly, i.e., under the conditions similar to ion vapor deposition (IVD) operation. In order to initiate the DC glow discharge, a negative potential was applied to IVD Al-coated aluminum panels, the cathode, and grounded reactor wall, the anode. TMS plasma coatings obtained under such operation was studied in terms of refractive indices, linear polarization resistance, and adhesion performance to subsequent spray paint primers. Experimental results indicated that the TMS plasma coatings obtained without anode assembly have similar coating characteristics to those obtained by anode magnetron plasmas as used in Part I of this series, which showed excellent corrosion protection of IVD Al-coated aluminum alloys. As a result, the plasma interface engineered coating systems of IVD/plasma polymer/non-chromated primer obtained under such operation showed excellent corrosion protection of IVD Al-coated aluminum alloys, which outperformed the chromate conversion-coated IVD controls after 4 weeks of SO₂ and 12 weeks prohesion salt spray tests.     

Influence of the curing temperature of a cataphoretic coating on the development of filiform corrosion of aluminium

Aluminium alloys are known to be particularly sensitive to filiform corrosion. The initiation of this particular type of corrosion is related to different parameters such as the presence of defects, the permeability of the coating to water and oxygen, the adherence of the paint system and the presence of salts.In this work, the filiform corrosion resistance of Al 6016 substrates coated with a cataphoretic paint was studied. The curing of the coating was performed at different temperatures (185, 175, 165, 155 and 135 °C) in order to modify its mechanical properties and its permeability to oxygen.The paint properties were studied by different techniques allowing the estimation of the degradation of the metal–primer system and giving some information about intrinsic paint properties.The corrosion protection of the coating was evaluated by a normalized filiform corrosion test and by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy on scratched samples. The glass transition value and the internal stresses of the cataphoretic coatings obtained for different curing temperatures were determined by a stressmeter equipment.This study enabled us to underline the influence of the curing temperature on the intrinsic properties of the coatings such as the glass transition temperature, the internal stresses, the adherence, the permeability and the corrosion protection properties.     

Recent progress in corrosion protection of magnesium alloys by organic coatings

The excellent properties of magnesium alloys, especially the high strength/weight ratio, make them desirable materials in the automotive industry. However, their high corrosion susceptibility has greatly limited or even prevented their larger scale use for various applications. Organic coating is one of the most effective ways to prevent magnesium alloys from corrosion. In this report, the recent progress of organic coatings on magnesium alloys and techniques for evaluating the performance of organic coatings are reviewed.As a critical layer in a normal coating system, organic coating has great potential to prevent magnesium alloys from corrosion attack. However, some unsolved problems currently limit the application of organic coatings. Firstly, organic coatings usually have poor adhesion if they are applied without an appropriate pre-treatment. Sol–gel coating or plasma polymerization requires the least pre-treatment prior to deposition. However, the corrosion and wear resistance of these coatings have not been documented. Secondly, it is difficult to prepare a uniform, pore-free organic layer. So, it is usually necessary to apply multiple layers of these coatings to provide sufficient/optimum corrosion and wear resistance. Finally, a number of organic coating techniques are still solvent based, which poses an environmental concern. New water-borne and powder coating technologies should be developed.In order to evaluate the performance of organic coatings on magnesium, both electrochemical and non-electrochemical techniques have been developed. Information from different techniques gives insight into the organic coating/magnesium alloy interface in different aspects. Comprehensive knowledge about the interface is indispensible for understanding the degradation of the organic coating and developing new coating strategies.     

Nanostructured coatings approach for corrosion protection

Nanostructured surface treatment coatings based on the Self-assembled Nanophase Particle (SNAP) approach were investigated as potential replacement for chromate-based surface treatments on aircraft aluminum alloys. In the traditional sol–gel method, hydrolysis-condensation processes are followed by condensation polymerization upon film application. This process sequence provides a low temperature route to the preparation if thin coatings which are readily applied to most metallic substrates. The recent discovery of a method of forming functionalized silica nanoparticles in situ in an aqueous sol–gel process, and then cross-linking the nanoparticles to form a thin film, is an excellent example of a nanoscience approach to coatings. This Self-assembled Nanophase Particle (SNAP) process can be used to form thin, dense protective organic surface treatment coatings on Al aerospace alloys. The ability to design coating components from the molecular level upward offers tremendous potential for creating multifunctional coatings.

The important components of Al alloy corrosion inhibition by chromate are storage and release of Cr^VI species, inhibition of cathodic reactions (primarily oxygen reduction), and inhibition of attack at active sites in the alloy. Unlike chromate-based treatments, current SNAP coatings provide barrier-type corrosion resistance but do not have the ability to leach corrosion inhibitors upon coating damage and minimize corrosion of the unprotected area. In this study, organic inhibitors were tested for corrosion protection of aluminum alloys in combination with the (SNAP). Scanning Vibrating Electrode Technique, anodic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and salt spray test were used to study this new approach for chromate replacement.     

Barrier properties and abrasion resistance of biopolymer‐based coatings on biodegradable poly(lactic acid) films

Coated polylactic acid (PLA) films consisting of crosslinked‐chitosan/beeswax layer were prepared to improve barrier properties and abrasion resistance of the base substrate. The effect of crosslinking the chitosan layer on durability and barrier properties of the coatings was investigated. Crosslinked samples exhibited lower degree of swelling compared to uncrosslinked samples and 50% reduction in water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) compared to neat PLA films. The beeswax coating decreased the WVTR of chitosan‐coated PLA films significantly (by 100%). However, it had a marginal effect on the oxygen transmission rate. Water vapor transmission was less affected by abrasion than oxygen transmission for both uncrosslinked and crosslinked samples. The WVTR of crosslinked samples were retained even after being subjected to abrasion, whereas WVTR of uncrosslinked samples dropped by 50%. Results obtained using the Taber test method also show that the weight loss of crosslinked coatings are about 75% less than that of uncrosslinked samples and can withstand a greater number of cycles before rupture. These translucent‐coated films retained good barrier and mechanical properties along with providing improved abrasion resistance after crosslinking. This approach provides exciting new possibilities for expanding the use of biodegradable polymers in packaging applications. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 59:1874–1881, 2019. © 2019 Society of Plastics Engineers     

改性石墨烯对环氧树脂涂层耐腐蚀性能的影响

将改性后石墨烯粉末通过球磨机均匀分散于环氧树脂涂料中以提高7A52铝合金表面有机涂层的耐腐蚀性能。通过接触角、吸水率、红外光谱、开路电位及交流阻抗测试,分别评价改性石墨烯环氧树脂涂层的表面润湿性、耐水性能、耐蚀性,并通过扫描电子显微镜对石墨烯粉末及环氧树脂涂层断面形貌进行分析。结果表明:环氧树脂涂料中添加0.8%改性石墨烯粉体后,接触角由86.77°增加至101.43°,提高16%,表面由亲水性变为疏水性,涂层的耐水性提高,吸水率降低0.21%。0.8%改性石墨烯涂层在3.5%NaCl溶液中稳定后的开路电位较未添加石墨烯涂层增加0.14 V,阻抗值高出未添加改性石墨烯涂层半个数量级,且电荷转移电阻R_ct比未添加改性石墨烯涂层R_ct高出1.78×10 ⁷ Ω/cm ²,涂层的耐腐蚀性大大提高。红外光谱表明,改性石墨烯并未改变环氧树脂结构,涂层中的改性石墨烯是影响涂层性能发生变化的重要因素。研究表明改性石墨烯的加入可以有效提高涂层的耐蚀性,并且当改性石墨烯添加量为0.8%时,涂层具有优异的耐腐蚀性能。     

改性高氯化聚乙烯甲板漆的研制

采用成本低而性能好的高氯化聚乙烯（ ＨＣＰＥ） 进行改性，作为主要成膜物，配制附着力好、防腐蚀性优异、耐磨性高的改性ＨＣＰＥ 甲板漆。介绍了该甲板漆及配套底漆的配方及其制漆工艺步骤。比较了不同改性树脂所得甲板漆的性能，以聚氨酯改性ＨＣＰＥ 甲板漆的性能为最佳。也讨论了颜料体积浓度、溶剂、助剂等对涂料性能的影响。