Coating-removal techniques: Advantages and disadvantages

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · JOM

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03220751· OSTI ID:101993

Reitz, W E ^[1]

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1. Babcock & Wilcox, Lynchburg, VA (United States)

The removal of radioactive and nonradioactive coatings from various surfaces is a subject of increasing interest for a variety of reasons, including remaining life assessment, nondestructive evaluation of structural integrity, and life extension through the adoption of new surface-modification methods. This review summarizes the state of the art in coating-removal technologies, presenting their advantages and limitations. The methods covered include laser ablation, microwaves, flashlamps, ice, CO2, and plastic blast media.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 101993
• Journal Information: JOM, Vol. 46, Issue 7; Other Information: PBD: Jul 1994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
COATINGS
REMOVAL
SERVICE LIFE
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
LASER BEAM MACHINING
USES
CARBON DIOXIDE