What Does
Dewatering Corrosion Preventives Mean?
This is a surface treatment solvent designed for use in components and systems to remove water from bare metal surfaces.
It is designed on the basis of:
- The substrate material
- The surrounding conditions
- The intention of protection
- The time duration for protection (temporary or long-term)
- The method of application (brushing, spraying, swabbing or immersion in a tank)
- The compatibility with other treatments to be used on the surface
- The nature of the film
- The drying time
Therefore, it is used as a corrosion prevention method by reducing the amount of water, which in the end reduces the unintended electrochemical processes. It can be used before electroplating processes or during processing, assembling and storage or transportation processes.
Corrosionpedia Explains Dewatering Corrosion Preventives
Some water properties assist in the corrosion of metals due to its pH, dissolved minerals, hardness factor and the ability to create a temporary electrolyte. In corrosion, it participates in creating an electrical potential during galvanic corrosion.
The Dewatering Corrosion Preventives are made from hydrocarbons, non-volatile corrosion inhibitors, and chemically polar-active additives, which ensure that when the surface of a metal gets in contact with it, upon exposure to the atmosphere, it evaporates and leaves the surface dry. In the end, what is left on the surface of the substrate is a thin protective greasy, waxy or oily film.