The Effect of Substrate Contaminates on the Life of Epoxy Coatings Submerged in Sea Water

Abstract

This research was conducted to study the effects that contaminants, commonly occurring in the marine environment, have on epoxy coating systems. Three standard ballast tank coatings plus a clear epoxy coating were tested. Three chemicals and various size blasting grit particles were used as contaminants. The two chloride contaminants (sea salt and sodium chloride) were found to be much more detrimental to epoxy coatings, than was ferrous sulphate or the grit particles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA451546

Entities

People

  • Gerald C. Soltz

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Coatings
  • Epoxy Coatings
  • Liquids
  • Measurement
  • Organic Coatings
  • Osmotic Pressure
  • Protective Coatings
  • Salt Water
  • Sea Water
  • Substrates
  • Tars
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Water

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials