An Overview on Silane Based Metal Pretreatments for Powder Painting

Abstract:

This work provides an overview of organosilane metal pretreatments with a focus on water-based systems. Furthermore, this work aims to point out the key notes for organosilane technology to be fully transferred to industry.

• Periodical: Diffusion Foundations (Volume 9)
• Pages: 16-29
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DF.9.16
• Online since: October 2016
• Authors: Aslı Özel, H. Çimenoğlu
• Keywords: Corrosion, Organosilane, Powder Painting, Pretreatment, Water Based Silanes

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