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Citation
(2002), "Evaluating corrosion resistance of coatings", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 49 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2002.12849aaf.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
Evaluating corrosion resistance of coatings
Keywords: Corrosion, Coatings
The Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANNET) (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) will be evaluating the corrosion and wear resistance of conditions that represent the severe environments experienced by underbody structures such as the front cradle. Significantly increasing Mg usage in automobile manufacturing will reduce carbon dioxide (C02) emissions and help the auto industry meet future fuel economy standards. The study is being supported by the Canadian Lightweight Materials Research Initiative a public-private partnership that aims to develop more environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes for transportation applications. The study is also receiving support from the United States Automotive Materials Partnership (USAW).
The research will focus on eliminating or mitigating galvanic corrosion effects imparted by fastener assemblies and will also evaluate fastener materials, coatings and designs. Evaluations will be based on performance and economics of Mg coating systems and fastener assemblies to facilitate the safe, efficient and economic use of Mg in automotive applications.
A coating system may be comprised of more than one coating or treatment and may include surface preparation or pretreatment.