Optimising the corrosion performance of pre-painted steels

摘要

Pre-painted steel is one of the most important structural material of the 20th century well known for its excellent corrosion resistance and wide ranging applications.A typical pre-painted steel usually consists of a layer of metal coating system,preferably zinc or zinc alloy coating and a combination of layers of inorganic - organic coatings usually referred to as paint system.The corrosion resistance of the metal coating as well as the paint system may vary considerably based on their composition and the environment.For optimal corrosion performance of pre-painted steel,a judicious selection of both metal and inorganic-organic coating systems are essential.This paper reviews different types of possible corrosion issues in pre-painted steels and methods to optimise their performance.