Further Evaluation of Selected Protective Coatings Applied under Adverse Conditions.

Abstract

Effective protective coatings are required to prevent corrosion of hardware components around the launch area of aircraft carriers. The uniquely severe environment characteristic of the launch area, as well as the adverse conditions under which coating maintenance must be accomplished, has made selection of an optimum coating doubtful. The results of 1 year simulated exposure tests indicate that a MIL SPEC epoxy coating applied in 2 or 3 coats to achieve an 8 mil build is equal to any of the maintenance-type coatings presently available and should have an adequate service life. The results also suggest that, where complete removal of rust is not possible, a zinc chromate primer available within the Navy Supply System is equal to the proprietary 'rust-stabilizing' primers currently on the market. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 16, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049187

Entities

People

  • Doreen L. Behmke
  • George A. Gehring Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Atmospheres
  • Brushes
  • Climate Change
  • Coatings
  • Corrosion
  • Environment
  • Epoxy Coatings
  • Flight Decks
  • High Humidity
  • Humidity
  • Marine Atmospheres
  • Protective Coatings
  • Sea Water
  • Surface Properties
  • Tars

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design