Preventative Coatings
Combating Cavitative Corrosion and Erosive Corrosion
Cavitation and corrosion are interrelated and they coexist in most fluid systems. Substrate material properties, fluid properties and...
The History and Industry Adoption of Polyurea Coating Systems
Since the early 1990s, when fast-set polyurea coatings were first introduced, the industry debate about these coatings, hybrids and...
Review of Solvent-Free Epoxy Protection for Secondary Containment Concrete
Liquid hazardous materials must be stored in such a way that if a spill or leak occurs, the material stays contained and does not...
Metallizing 101
Metallizing is a general term used to describe the process of applying a metallic coating on the surface of an object. It involves several...
What New Materials Science Studies Suggest About Corrosion Control in the Future
New materials science research can ultimately lead to the development of better corrosion analyses, protection methods, and...
Quiz: Anti-Graffiti Coatings and Corrosion
Anti-graffiti coatings can be used to help lower cleaning and repainting costs and deter further vandalism. Some coatings may also assist...
Beginners Guide to Becoming an Offshore Coating Inspector
Offshore coating inspectors must possess sound knowledge of various coating types, their applications and different types of defects. This...
How a Liquid-Infused Porous Surface Coating on Steel Can Resist Biofouling
Liquid-infused coatings improve upon traditional anti-fouling paints and coatings. They consist of a liquid lubricant that is stabilized...
Salt Limits to Prevent Premature Coating Failures
The presence of non-visible residual surface salts and their impact on life cycle coating performance is well documented, yet no widespread...
Flexible Coatings for Protection of Marine Structures
Protecting offshore structures from corrosion and abrasion damage is an ongoing and costly challenge for operators. A polyurea coatings...
How to Enhance Safety When Working With Volatile Organic Compounds
VOCs are emitted from coatings used in the corrosion protection industry. Several techniques are available that reduce the VOCs produced...
4 Types of Concrete Floor Coatings (And What You Should Know About Each)
4 Types of Concrete Floor Coatings (And What You Should Know About Each). Key types of floor coatings and applications, best uses,...
Waterborne Coatings: Environmental and Health Regulations Meet Coatings Technology
The minimal use or lack of solvents makes waterborne coatings a viable way to meet or exceed stringent environmental and personal health...
Coatings Advances: Nanoparticle Technology and Cold Sprays
Multilayer deposition of nano particles, formation of smart coatings and field trials of cold sprays are the significant developments...
IOZ Coating Surface Preparation Is Easier than You Think
From edge treatment to salt removal, the requirements for applying single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IOZ) coatings are not difficult for...
An Intro to Pipeline Corrosion and Coatings
Pipeline corrosion—and the related catastrophic failures that it can cause—cost billions of dollars to the economy each year. Here's how it...
The Characteristics of and Applications for Fluoropolymer Coatings
Fluoropolymer coatings have a combination of desirable properties, including weatherability and corrosion barrier protection. They have...
Solving Multilayer Coating Delamination Issues During Pipeline Installation
During the installation of pipelines with multilayer coating systems, it is not uncommon for delamination to occur in the cutback area of...
An Introduction to Graphene Coatings
Graphene’s multifunctional properties, including increased durability, chemical resistance and corrosion resistance make it an ideal...
