BACKGROUND TO PROTECTIVE COATINGS

The common methods of preventing corrosion of structural steel by the application of coatings are classified and described in the following groups: (1) chemical modifications of polymers to improve solubility: this group of coatings uses well established natural or synthetic polymers, chemical modifications for their application and modifying components to improve their compatibility; (2) alkyd resins which consist of a synthetic polymer onto which drying oil fractions are attached for hardness and durability; (3) two-component systems in which chemicals have the ability to react progressively together to form complex polymers and synthetic polymers like polythene, pvc and pva; and (4) chemical inhibition by coatings in which corrosion inhibitors impede the rusting process. (TRRL)

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    Morgan-Grampian (Professional Press) Limited

    Morgan-Grampian House, Calderwood Street
    London SE18 6QH,   England 
  • Authors:
    • Graham, T
  • Publication Date: 1980-1

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  • Accession Number: 00311715
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
  • Files: ITRD, TRIS
  • Created Date: Nov 19 1980 12:00AM