Development of an Alkaline-Inhibited Epoxy Primer for Magnesium Alloys
Abstract
Current primer coatings, using metallic chromates as the sole corrosion inhibitors, have not provided adequate protection for magnesium alloys on major aircraft components. However, it has been found that such metals can be protected by an epoxy formulation similar to specification MIL-P-23377 if a specific ratio of magnesium oxide to strontium chromate is substituted for the existing inhibitive filler. Salt-spray tests, with and without sulfur dioxide additions, have been used to demonstrate the effectiveness of this material on wrought and cast magnesium alloys. In addition, other laboratory tests have verified that this coating is capable of meeting the performance requirements of current tactical aircraft. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 09, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA036010
Entities
People
- David F. Pulley
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster