Types of Coating

Metallic Coating

Organic Coating

Contains metallic element or alloy

Ground metal floats on non-toxic water based acrylic binder

Often made from polymer , eg :epoxy

Applied by using either chemically, electrochemically,mechanically or sprayer

Can be applied on metal & non-metal surfaces

Advantages and Applications of Metallic Coating

Durable and corrosion resistance

Corrosion resistance depends on choice of metal for coating and thickness

Minizmize friction by acting as lubricant for structural components

Non-stick properties makes it easy to be cleaned

Suitable for outdoor equipments such as boats

Compounds rich in carbon

Have organic binders such as epoxy

Organic coating are polymers&epoxy

Applied on liquid form,sometimes powder form

Organic binders provides coating properties

Dyes/pigments gives colour for coating

Advantages& Applications of Organic Coatings

A dense&tight protective layer of organic liquid

Binders are hardens by 2 method which is reacting with O2 or with evaporation

Binders are 2 types which is

Abrasion resistance

Corrosion resistance properties

Adherence to substrate

Dyes gives desired colour for coating

Coatings have resistance to UV

Solvents provides fluidity during application and also determines drying time

Additives are found in small amount of solid/liquid that controls speed of drying

Low in cost

Act as barrier for diffusion of aggressive chemicals

Inorganic Coating

Inorganic binders such as silicates

There are different types of Inorganic Coatings

Low temperature treatment

Cheap and cost-effective

Ceramic Coatings

Conversion Coatings

Inorganic zincs/silicates

Porcelain Enamels

Low friction surface

Organic ceramics coating are divided into 4 components

Binders

Dyes/Pigments

Solvents

Additives

Structural Metallic coating techniques

Hot-dip galvanising

Thermal Spraying

Non-structural Metallic coating techniques

Electroplating

Gas Galvanising

Advantages and Applications of Inorganic Coatings

Ceramic Coatings

A clear coat of liquid polymer

Examples are aliminium oxide and chrome-oxide

Polymer bonds with factory paint

High hardness and durability

Low friction and resistance to abrasion and corrosion

Resistance to corrosion

Expensive

Very long application time

Conversion coatings

Chemical/Electrochemical coating on metallic surface

Chromate conversion coatings (CCC)

Very thin film, 2.5 micron

Short time immersion in acid chromate solution

Protect hardware items

Phosphate conversion coatings (PCC)

Less harmful to environment than CCC

Prevents rust under the layer of paint

Applied by brushing, spraying or prolonged immersion in acid

Oxidations

Electrochemical reactions

Offer a matte black appearance

Suitable for steel,copper and stainless steel

Anodizing

Multiple colour possible

Thick film coating

Suitable for aluminium

Inorganic zinc/silicates

Metallic zinc coatings suspended on hard silicate matrix , its application are suitable under water such as for marine. It has poor resistance to acid&alkali but high for salt, moisture and solvent

Weather and superior corrosion resistance

Silicon coating has outstanding heat resistance and it is hydrophobic. It makes suitable for high heat applications

Porcelain Enamel

Fuses with thin layer of glass with metal

Prevent corrosion&enhance beauty

Resistance to acid,alkali&solvent

Thermoset resins

Thermoplastic resins

Epoxy

Poly-urethanes

Vinyls