Finishing Articles

Advances in Self-Healing, Chromate-Free Conversion Coating for Magnesium Alloys

NEI has developed a chromate-free conversion coating for magnesium alloys that independently provides exceptional corrosion resistance

Dr. Gaurang Bhargava

August 19, 2013

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NEI has developed a chromate-free conversion coating for magnesium alloys that independently provides exceptional corrosion resistance and also improves adhesion with an overlying paint layer (primer).

Analyzing Automotive Paints With Extended-Range ATR

Infrared spectroscopy is one of the few analytical techniques considered by the forensic science community to have the highest discriminating power required to provide confirmatory evidence about the chemical composition of a material.

Stephen R. Lowry Ph.D.

August 19, 2013

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Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is used extensively to characterize the chemical composition of trace evidence such as paints, fibers and adhesives as well as seized drugs and related chemicals. Thermo Fisher has recently introduced the Thermo Scientific™ iS™50 ATR module, a novel, extended-range attenuated total reflectance (ATR) module that is integrated into the Nicolet™ iS50 FT-IR spectrometer.

The Future of Electron Beam Curing

Electron beam curing has a number of significant advantages in comparison to wet paints and powder coating.

David Helsby

August 19, 2013

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Electron beam curing has a number of significant advantages in comparison to wet paints and powder coating.

Silicone Joint Sealants Used in Construction of New Runway

April 1, 2013

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Silicone joint sealants from Dow Corning Corporation were selected for use in the reconstruction of the primary runway at Andrews Air Force Base.

Anti-Graffiti Coating Offers New Defense for Walls

March 4, 2013

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A new clear, silicone elastomer-based anti-graffiti coating can be applied to exterior concrete, masonry or metal surfaces.

Methacrylate Adhesives Provide Permanent Bonding Power for Paddle Boards

SCIGRIP

February 8, 2013

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SCIGRIP SG200 methacrylate adhesive technology serves in critical bonding and sealing applications and enhances the performance of recreational and fishing paddle boards, as well as other personal watercraft manufactured by Dragonfly Boatworks.

New Environmentally Friendly Coating for Aluminum Aerospace/Defense Applications

University of Nevada

February 8, 2013

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A research team at the University of Nevada, Reno, has developed a new environmentally friendly coating for aluminum to replace the carcinogenic chromate coatings used in aerospace applications.