Accession Number:

AD0777028

Title:

Studies of Deterioration of Coatings for Collapsible Fuel Tanks.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jul 73-Mar 74,

Corporate Author:

GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER CO AKRON OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• Chalmers,Thomas W.

Report Date:

1974-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

53.0

Abstract:

This report describes the accomplishments under a program to determine the causes for the excessive deterioration of flexible tank coatings due to the combined exposure to ultraviolet radiation, high humidity, stress, fuel and ozone. A second objective was to develop specification tests and requirements which will preclude this type of deterioration. Author-PL

Descriptors:

• *FUEL TANKS
• *COATINGS
• *TROPICAL REGIONS
• POLYURETHANE RESINS
• DETERIORATION
• ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
• HUMIDITY
• STRESSES
• OZONE
• ELASTOMERS
• DIESEL FUELS
• GASOLINE

Subject Categories:

• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Fuels

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE