Chapter1-3 Flashcards
Recall the primary reasons coating are applied on industrial projects
- asesthics 2. safety 3. performance 4. corrosion prevention and control (CPC)
Summarize how corrosion forms and the electrochemical process that occurs at the anodic and cathodic sites
ACME - A = anode C = Cathode M = Metallic Pathway E=Electrolyte
Anode = most reactive (less stable) = where oxidation occurs = loss of electrons
Cathode = less reactive (more stable) = where reduction occurs = gain of electrons
Metallic pathway = ususally the substrate (passage of electrons)
Electrolyte = conductive medium where ions are carried from anode to cathode
Explain 3 mechanism by which coating protect against corrosions
- Barrier Coatings = physical and chemical barrier between the substrate and environment. Impedes the ingress of o2 and water and soluble salts. Cannot eliminate moisture permeation. (Epoxy)
- Sacrificial Coating - use more active coatings like zinc that is anodic to steel. provides cathodic protection.
- Inhibitive - act as a barricade, actively slowing down the reactive at the anode, cathode or both. Applied as a primer and NOT used on immersion conditions because it uses pigments that draw waters into coating to activate the chemcial reaction.
Describe the 4 components of a coating and their functionality
1.Pigments = solid particles , color, level of shine, beneficial properties (UV, water resistance) , NOT present in all coatings , do NOT dissolve, can provide cathodic protection
2. Binders or Resins - hold the coating components together, provide strength, hardness, flexibility. ONLY compoent of a coating that MUST be present. (alkyds or epoxies = aka) , backbone. STABLE/PROTECTIVE FILM
3. Solvent - affect wetting of substrate, viscotiy, drying speed, serve NO purpose after coating is applied and cured. May contain VOC or HAP (hazardous air pollutants). 2 major characteristics = solvency power (ability to dissolve the resin) and volatility (governs Evap rate)
4. Additives = use to enhance performance, ~less than 5% of the total coating
Factors that affect rate of corrosions (3)
- Type of metal - more active vs less active metals (Mg,Zn, AL = most active, gold plat = less active)
- Type of corrosions - general vs local
- Service environment - rural = less CR , marine = high CR
organic vs inorganic
organic = contains carbon and hydrogen, made from once living organisms.
Corrosion is a naturally occurring process and cannot be eliminated but can be
controlled
Protective coatings can be formulated to protect against corrosion
across a range of different environments
galvanic series
list of metal by their reactivity
general rule of galvanic corrosion
less noble/more active will corrode perferential when connected to a more noble/less active metal
desirable properties of a coating?
chemical/water resistance. Strength, ease of application, adhesion, abrasion resistance
*Definition of corrosion.
Corrosion is the deterioration of a metal or alloy that reults from an electrochemical reaction with its environment
*Introduction to the factors influencing corrosion rates.
concerntation of o2
concentration of water
naturally occuring salts (sodium chloride most common)
Atmosphere moisture
Manufacture Salts
Temp
Earth Materials
Introduction to basic types of corrosion, general, localized
Localized=dissimilar / crevice / pitting
General = multiple anode / cathode existing at the same time
Quality technician whose Primary responsibilities is to assess and report on the technical aspect of an industrial coating project and it _____ or ________from the projects specification
CONFORMANCE / DEVIATION
QC vs QA
QC = contractor’s responsibility, focus on the DETECTION of defects, MANAGES the quality of work performed
QA = owner’s responsibility , focus on the PREVENTION of defects, VERIFIES the quality of the work performed