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Project Code [2006-S-ET-10]
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Project title
Phosphate free conversion coating by nanoceramic technology for the engineering industry.
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
Lead Applicant
Sean O'Muircheartaigh
Project Abstract
This project sought to investigate corrosion protection systems by combining affordable chemicals to produce a conversion coating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Thermo King (TK). The EPA funded the two year project with the aim of establishing a new nanoceramic conversion coating for the engineering industry. This coating aimed to be phosphate free and function at room temperature providing environmental and cost saving benefits. Henkel released a new conversion coating to meet these needs and Thermo Kingsi metals were successfully tested using their product.New technologies were also research and tested in GMIT. Research was carried out on Thermo Kingsi current processes to see if there was room for improvement. This included the development of analytical techniques quality control charts and the study of crystal growth formation of phosphate coatings. The zinc phosphate conversion coating line was focused on as the crystal structure on steel gave evident results when viewed under a Scanning Electron Microscope.
Grant Approved
�40,000.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
n/a