Effect of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coatings on Stainless Steel-316
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The objective of this study is to develop a protective coating of epoxy on stainless steel (SS) using the spray technique. The modified surface is characterised by a scanning electron microscope and energy-dispersive spectroscopic study. The substrate is further analysed to determine the bond strength and scratch resistance properties. The corrosive nature of the epoxy coating is determined using the salt-spray technique. The study revealed that the coating of epoxy on SS yields enhanced bond strength, better scratch resistance and exhibits superior anti-corrosive property compared to the substrate.
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