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Anti-Corrosion Coating
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Because of exposure to salt spray, coastal, or ocean structures; bridges, ships, oil rigs, and pipelines require more corrosion protection than is needed inland. NASA Goddard developed a zinc rich coating with a special binder that exhibits longer life and superior adhesion characteristics, so that only a single coat is required. Unlike conventional coatings, compound is easy to mix and requires no straining before application; its materials also cost less. Thus the new coating offers cost advantages in both materials and labor hours per application, and fewer applications over a given time span.