COATINGS

PAINT vs COATING
drying oils and/or
natural resins

synthetic resin or
inorganic silicate
polymer.

oxidation/evaporation
to form a weather
resistant film

resistant to harsh
environments

continues to oxidize
and breaking down.

superior performance
(adhesion, toughness,
and resistance to
chemicals, UV, etc.)

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3.

Basic
Solvent
(volatile)
Ingredients

Resin/Binder (nonvolatile)
Pigments (nonvolatile)

Solvents

Dissolve film former

Reduce viscosity for ease of application
Control rate of cure
Low molecular weight organic chemicals

Examples include aliphatic, aromatic, and

chlorinated hydrocarbons; alcohols; ketones;
esters; glycol ethers; and water.

Resin (binder)

Principal ingredient
Holds paint together and to the substrate
Establishes chemical and physical properties
Defines coatings generic type

A "Vehicle" that turns to a "Solid" (nonvolatile)

Organic Coatings
The resin is a carbon based polymer
(urethanes, epoxies, alkyds, acrylics, etc)

Inorganic Coatings
The resin is not a carbon based polymer
Most utilize some type of silicate binder

Zn

Zn

Si

Si

Zn

Zn

Type of Curing in
Modern Coating Resins

Solvent evaporation
Oxidation
Chemical reaction
Catalyzed film former
Thermoplastic
Thermoset
Emulsion - water based

Pigment
1. Decorate, color, and hide
2. Protect

Barrier
Galvanic
Inhibitive

3. Provide consistency
4. Provide film thickness
5. Control vehicle penetration into substrate

Types of Pigmented Paint

Additives

Anti-fungus
Anti-skinning
Plasticizers
Levelers
Thixotropic agents
Accelerators
Stabilizers

Life Expectancy of Coatings

design of bridge
suitability of coating to
bridge type
environment
quality of paint
surface preparation
application
thickness

Coatings Review
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2.

What are the 3 components of paint?

What are 3 type of protection they
provide?