Research Article

Development of Epoxy Based Surface Tolerant Coating Improvised with Zn Dust and MIO on Steel Surfaces

Table 3

Tests for evaluating uniformity and adhesion properties of the films.

Surface conditionsSystems
Benchmark 1Benchmark 2Benchmark 3STC1STC2

ApplicabilityMoistureNo uniform film formationNo uniform film formationNo uniform film formationUniform film formedUniform film formed
Oil contaminatedNo uniform film formationNo uniform film formationNo uniform film formationUniform film formedUniform film formed
ST2/ST3
(properly prepared)
Uniform film formedUniform film formedUniform film formedUniform film formedUniform film formed

Pull off adhesion (PSI)MoistNot possible as no adhesion/uniform film formation because of high surface tensionNot possible as no adhesion/uniform film formation because of high surface tensionNot possible as no adhesion/uniform film formation because of high surface tensionTested and found to be 4.9   (cohesive failureTested and found to be 4.7   (cohesive failure)
Oil contaminatedNot possible as no adhesion/uniform film formation because of high surface tensionNot possible as no adhesion/uniform film formation because of high surface tensionNot possible as no adhesion/uniform film formationTested and found to be 4.8 MPa   (cohesive failure)Tested and found to be 4.6   (cohesive failure)
ST2 (thoroughly prepared)5 MPa
(adhesion failure)
5.4 MPa
(cohesive failure)
4.9 MPa
(adhesion failure)
5.4 MPa   (cohesive failure)5.2 MPa   (cohesive failure)