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Corrosion-protective coatings from electrically conducting polymers

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5844094
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  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cocoa Beach, FL (United States). John F. Kennedy Space Center
  2. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)

In a joint research effort involving the Kennedy Space Center and the Los Alamos National Laboratory, electrically conductive polymer coatings have been developed as corrosion-protective coatings for metal surfaces. At the Kennedy Space Center, the launch environment consists of marine, severe solar, and intermittent high acid/elevated temperature conditions. Electrically conductive polymer coatings have been developed which impart corrosion resistance to mild steel when exposed to saline and acidic environments. Such coatings also seem to promote corrosion resistance in areas of mild steel where scratches exist in the protective coating. Such coatings appear promising for many commercial applications.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOD; Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5844094
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-92-360; CONF-911231--6; ON: DE92008438
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English