Accession Number:
AD0641177
Title:
PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR MAGNESIUM,
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Corporate Author:
NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
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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
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Subject Categories:
- Coatings, Colorants and Finishes
- Properties of Metals and Alloys
- Fabrication Metallurgy