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Polyacrylic acid-modified zinc phosphate conversion coatings for corrosion protection of steel

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5555048
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)

Polyacrylic acid, p(AA), electrolyte macromolecules diffused into crystalline zinc phosphate (Zn{center dot}Ph) conversion coatings that are precipitated onto cold-rolled steel by dissolution- recrystallization processes, enhance the corrosion protection of steel. One of the specific subserviences was that, when the NaOH- dissolution of Zn{center dot}Ph is considered, the Zn-OOC electrostatic bonds at p(AA)-Zn{center dot}Ph interfaces are transformed into Na{sup {plus minus}}OOC ionic bonds which associate with the salt complexed macromolecules. Another is the intermolecular chemical reactions between p(AA) and polymeric topcoats. These contributions relate directly to a lower cathodic delamination rate. 9 refs., 6 figs., 2 tabs.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOD; DOE/ER
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
5555048
Report Number(s):
BNL-42547; CONF-8910232--1; ON: DE90000533; CNN: MIPR-ARO-102-89
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English