Characterization of Tape Adhesion to Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings

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Abstract:

Advanced military coating technologies have incorporated chemical agent resistance, desirable mechanical properties, and corrosion mitigating properties into CARC systems currently in use. The performance of these coatings is evaluated using MIL-DTL-530721. During the coating application phase and in the field, a tape pull off test is required by MIL-DTL-53072 to gauge adhesive strength of a coating to a primer or substrate. We have investigated the chemical and physical interactions of a variety of tapes used for the verification of coating adhesion with ASTM D33592 on several substrates using tensile pull-testing, infrared-spectroscopy, and contact-angle measurements. A correlation between tape adhesion and surface wetting characteristics has been established. Tapes meeting the minimum performance parameters of 80 inch ounce-force over the selected CARC systems were identified.

Author(s):
Considine, Thomas A. ; Braswell, Thomas E. ; Labukas, Joseph P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Presented at the MFPT 2014 Conference held in Virginia Beach, VA on 20-22 May 2014. Published in MFPT Proceedings, 2014.
Pagination:
0026

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-RP-0517
Monitor Series:
ARL/WM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*ADHESION, *ADHESIVE TAPES, *COATINGS, CHEMICAL AGENTS, RESISTANCE, SURFACES, VERIFICATION, WETTING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Adhesives, Seals and Binders, Coatings, Colorants and Finishes, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
ASTM D3359, *CARC(CHEMICAL AGENT RESISTANT COATINGS), COATING ADHESION, CROSS HATCH, SURFACE WETTING, TAPE ADHESION
Report Date:
2015 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2015 Feb 23