The National Shipbuilding Research Program. 1993 Ship Production Symposium. Paper No. 24: Thermal Spray for Corrosion Control: A Competitive Edge for Commercial Shipbuilding

Abstract

Thermal spraying of steel with aluminum to protect it from corrosion is a technology that has been proven to work in the marine environment. The thermal spray coating system includes a paint sealer that is applied over the thermally sprayed aluminum; this extends the service life of the coating, and provides color to the end product. The thermal spray system protects steel both through the principle of isolation (as in painting) and galvanization (as in galvanizing) . With this dual protection mechanism, steel is protected from corrosion even when the coating is damaged.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA455026

Entities

People

  • Frank S. Rogers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Coatings
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Arc Spraying
  • Chemistry
  • Coatings
  • Contractors
  • Corrosion
  • Cost Reductions
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Materials
  • Production
  • Shipbuilding
  • Standards
  • Thermal Spraying
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.