Determination of operational properties of paint coating materials

Problem. Varnishes are used in all branches of industry and economy. With their help, you can protect metals from the effects of aggressive environment, prevent from the negative effects of corrosion, preserve consumer properties, and give the treated surface an aesthetic look. One of the methods of protecting metal from corrosion is the application of coatings, including paints and varnishes, which form a protective film on the surface of the metal and prevent corrosion processes on the surface. Methodology. The research was conducted on the operational characteristics of enamel-type paint coatings: paint powder UD-1028-07040-T and soil FL-03K. Determination of moisture absorption of the free coating film was carried out using the desiccator method. In order to determine the penetration time of aggressive solutions through the paint coating film, an electrochemical method was used, whose purpose is to determine the change in the electrochemical potential of the object under study during the penetration of aggressive solutions through the paint coating film to the metal. The study of the hardness of paint coatings was carried out by the method of static indentation, respectively, using a microhardness meter. Originality. The research results showed the advantage of the UD-1028-07040-T powder paint coating over the FL-03K soil, which can be explained by such factors as the structure of the paint coating, the porosity of the surface, and the phenomenon of adhesion between the paint and the surface on which it is applied. Practical value. Powder paint UD-1028-07040-T absorbs water much less (up to 2.12%) compared to FL-03K soil (up to 5.14%), this indicates a relatively higher porosity of FL-03K soil; it is confirmed by the results of porosity determination, which was 1 point. When determining the penetration time of aggressive solutions through the paint film, it was found that FL-03K soil quickly passes aggressive solutions through its surface (in 144 hours) compared to powder paint (192 hours). This indicates that the use of powder paint in conditions involving contact with aggressive substances will be more appropriate.