Aspects of galvanic action of zinc rich paints

Abstract

Abstract The cathodic protection effect of zinc in zinc pigmented coatings can be clearly recognized above a certain pigment concentration. According to the results obtained during potentiostatic polarization experiments such an effect can be expected above 90% Zn. This effect will still be present after 30 days in sodium chloride solution, provided the original concentration is 93%, while the protective effect is lossed after this time in the case of 91% Zn. The potentiostatic methods are clearly superiour to a resistance method used preferentially and can be recommended for formulation of coating materials and for testing such coating materials and coatings.