The Effect of Graphene on the Protective Properties of Water-Based Epoxy Coatings on Al2024-T3

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Water contact angle average values of all tested specimens.

International Journal of Corrosion

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Table 3

Table 3: The Effect of Graphene on the Protective Properties of Water-Based Epoxy Coatings on Al2024-T3 