Corrosion electrochemical behavior of epoxy anticorrosive paints based on zinc molybdenum phosphate and zinc oxide
By Veleva, L.; Chin, J. & del Amo, B.
Published in Progress in Organic Coatings
1999
Abstract
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was applied as a principal tool to describe the efficiency of anticorrosive epoxy paints (primers) based on zinc molybdenum phosphate (ZMP) pigment. Steel-coated samples were exposed to a 0.5 M NaCl solution. During the study the corrosion potential (Eoc) and Rp values also were monitored every 24 h. It is discussed the incorporation of micronized ZnO (1 μm) pigment to the base mixture and its positive, reinforcement effect on the protective properties of ZMP primer. The explanation is related to the izoelectric point (IEP) of ZnO particles (pH < 9), which determines their positive surface charge and electrostatic attraction with the molybdate anion. In this case the charge of the formed double layer capacitor is very high. Moreover, the mentioned attraction inhibits and saves ZnO particles from their rapid dissolution to hydroxide.