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Accession Number:
AD0641177
Title:
PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR MAGNESIUM,
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
Report Date:
1966-09-14
Pagination or Media Count:
43.0
Abstract:
Following a survey of military specifications, several coatings were tested for the Signal, Smoke and Illumination, Submarine, Ex 85, Mod O, which is made of magnesium. The best materials were subjected to salt spray tests. Results show alkaline resistant coatings of 2.0 to 4.0 mils, such as epoxies, polyurethanes and vinyls, are satisfactory over suitable pretreatments. Author
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE