Accession Number:

AD0641177

Title:

PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR MAGNESIUM,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD

Personal Author(s):

• Aldridge,John R.

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

Descriptors:

• (*MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
• *CORROSION INHIBITION)
• (*COATINGS
• CORROSION INHIBITION)
• SALT SPRAY TESTS
• PLASTIC COATINGS
• PAINT PRIMERS
• SIGNALS
• SMOKE
• SIGNAL LIGHTS
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

Subject Categories:

• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes
• Properties of Metals and Alloys
• Fabrication Metallurgy

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE