A phosphate conversion coating is a type of protective coating that is applied to metal surfaces. The coating is created by a chemical reaction between the metal surface and a phosphoric acid solution ...

Conversion coatings are coating layers applied to the surface of a metal substrate to enhance its appearance and improve physical and chemical properties, such as corrosion resistance and paint ...

Many new materials have been developed, but steel remains the principal construction material for automobiles, appliances, and industrial machinery. Because of steel's vulnerability to attack by ...

A research team at the University of Nevada, Reno has developed a new environmentally-friendly coating for aluminum to replace the carcinogenic chromate coatings used in aerospace applications. The ...

Wet film thickness (WFT) is the measurement of the thickness of a paint or coating immediately after application before it undergoes drying. A Wet Film Thickness Gauge is utilized to gauge this ...