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<p>The paper deals with the application of conversion coatings for the preparation of surfaces before adhesive bonding of galvanized and non-galvanized steels. The morphology of the coatings was monitored by electron microscopy. The corrosion characteristics of the conversion coatings were determined by linear polarization. Steels treated with conversion coatings were used to form bonded joints using three structural adhesives. The resistance of the joints to undercorrosion was determined following the change in the load-bearing capacity of the joints after exposure in the climatic chamber.</p>
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The paper deals with the application of conversion coatings for the preparation of surfaces before adhesive bonding of galvanized and non-galvanized steels. The morphology of the coatings was monitored by electron microscopy. The corrosion characteristics of the conversion coatings were determined by linear polarization. Steels treated with conversion coatings were used to form bonded joints using three structural adhesives. The resistance of the joints to undercorrosion was determined following the change in the load-bearing capacity of the joints after exposure in the climatic chamber.

Influence of conversion coatings on the resistance of adhesive joints to undercorrosion

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Technology, Materials and Computer Supported Production

KOM – Corrosion and Material Protection Journal

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The paper deals with the application of conversion coatings for the preparation of surfaces before adhesive bonding of galvanized and non-galvanized steels....

Influence of conversion coatings on the resistance of adhesive joints to undercorrosion

Published Online: Dec 30, 2021

Page range: 70 - 78

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kom-2021-0009

© 2021 E. Janoško et al., published by Sciendo

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