Entirely devoted to the failure analysis of coatings and paints - an "excellent reference to a select market".Latest edition contains new material on surface preparation, transfer of salt to steel from contaminated abrasive, effect of peak density on coating performance, on galvanizing, silane-modified coatings, polyurea coatings, polyaspartics, and powder coatings and on dry spray.Balances scientific background and practical advice, giving both the theory and applications in a slim, easily readable form.Includes case studies of laboratory tests.Written by |