Metallizing
Metallizing is the general name for the technique of coating metal on the surface of objects. Metallic coatings may be decorative, protective or functional.
Techniques for metallization started as early as
lbf
/in) adhesion force, but is much weaker than actual metal-to-metal adhesion strength.
Hale telescope.
Thermal spray processes are often referred to as metallizing. Metals applied in such a manner provide corrosion protection to steel for decades longer than paint alone. Zinc and aluminum are the most commonly used materials for metallizing steel structures.[1]
Cold sprayable metal technology is a metallizing process that seamlessly applies cold sprayable or putty able metal to almost any surface. The composite metal consists of two (water-based binder) or three different ingredients: metal powder, binder and hardener.
The mixture of the ingredients is cast or sprayed on the substrate at room temperature. The desired effect and the necessary final treatment define the thickness of the layer, which normally varies between 80 and 150
µm
.
See also
- List of telescope parts and construction
- Thin film deposition
- Electroplating
- Sputtering
- Chemical vapor deposition
- Electroless deposition
References
- ^ Lohrey, Eric C. "Metalizing Steel Bridges in the Field". Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings. 12 (5). Steel Structures Painting Council: 39.
- Mallory, Glenn O.; Hajdu, Juan B., eds. (June 1990). Electroless Plating. ISBN 978-0815512776.
- Durney, Lawrence J., ed. (1984). Graham's Electroplating Engineering Handbook (4th ed.). p. 440. ISBN 9780412741104.