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A new method of moisture penetration measurement in protective coatings
Author(s) -
Rybicky J.,
Marton J. P.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1974.070180905
Subject(s) - penetration (warfare) , coating , moisture , materials science , composite material , penetration depth , water content , process engineering , mathematics , optics , engineering , geotechnical engineering , operations research , physics
Various methods are used by the paint and coating technologists to evaluate the resistance of protective coatings to penetration of water through them. This article intends to introduce a new, simple method for the moisture resistance evaluation. The method uses thin metal films as the sensor and is not absolute. However, it may be very useful for comparative experiments when the paint formulator seeks an optimum performance of coating developed for moisture protection.