Corrosion – inhibiting properties of molybdenum-containing pigments in coatings
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to synthesise anticorrosion pigments containing molybdenum for paints intended for corrosion protection of metals.
Design/methodology/approach
The anticorrosion pigments were prepared by high-temperature solid-state synthesis from the appropriate oxides, carbonates and calcium metasilicate. Stoichiometric molybdates and core-shell molybdates with a non-isometric particle shape containing Ca, Sr, Zn, Mg and Fe were synthesised. The pigments were examined by X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy. Paints based on an epoxy resin and containing the substances at a pigment volume concentration of 10 volume per cent were prepared. The paints were subjected to physico-mechanical tests and to tests in corrosion atmospheres. The corrosion test results were compared to those of the paint with a commercial pigment, which is used in many industrial applications.
Findings
The molybdate structure of each pigment prepared was elucidated. The core-shell molybdates exhibit a non-isometric particle shape. The pigments prepared were found to impart a very good anticorrosion efficiency to the paints. A high anticorrosion efficiency was found with the pigments Fe2(MoO4)3 and Fe2(MoO4)3/CaSiO3 and with Mg and Zn molybdates.
Practical implications
The pigments can be used for the formulation of paints intended for the corrosion protection of metals. The pigments also improve the paints’ physical properties.
Originality/value
The use of the pigments in anticorrosion paints for the protection of metals is new. The benefits include the use and the procedure of synthesis of the anticorrosion pigments which are free from heavy metals and are acceptable from the aspect of environmental protection. Moreover, the core-shell molybdates, whose high efficiency is comparable to that of the stoichiometric molybdates, have lower molybdenum contents.
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Citation
Hájková, T. and Kalendova, A. (2015), "Corrosion – inhibiting properties of molybdenum-containing pigments in coatings", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 63 No. 1, pp. 14-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/ACMM-09-2014-1433
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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