Powder Coatings Chemistry and Technology contains the latest innovations, trends and developments which have taken place in chemistry and technology in the last 13 years.
With emphasis on the chemistry and film formation of thermosetting powder coatings, coverage includes the parameters that influence powder coatings properties, production and application techniques, potential future developments, improved technology, and the powder coatings market.
This is a must have for everyone involved in the manufacture and use of powder coatings, and will remain as the standard text for years to come.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Historical Background
- Market Situation and Powder Economics
- Thermoplastic Powder Coatings
- Vinyl Powder
- Polyolefinic Based Powder Coatings
- Nylon Based Powder Coatings
- Polyester Powder Coatings
- Thermosetting Powder Coatings
- Curing Reactions used in Powder Coatings
- Monitoring the Curing Process
- Crosslinkers for Powder Coatings
- Industrial Thermosetting Powder Coatings
- Additives in Powder Coatings
- Matte and Semi-Matte Powder Coatings
- Parameters Influencing Powder Coating Properties
- Molecular Weight of the Binder
- Functionality of the Coating Composition
- Glass Transition Temperature
- Viscosity
- Resin/Crosslinker Ratio
- Catalyst Level
- Surface Tension
- Pigment Volume Concentration and Pigment Dispersion
- Particle Size
- Stoving Temperature Profile
- Technology of Production of Powder Coatings
- Premixing
- Hot Melt Compounding of Powder Coatings
- Fine Grinding
- Particle Size Classification
- Powder Collection and Dedusting
- New Production Technologies
- Quality Control
- Powder Coatings Application Techniques
- Surface Preparation
- Application of Powder Coatings
- Design of the Spraying Booths
- Troubleshooting
- Future Developments
- The Market
- Binders
- Crosslinkers
- Production and Application
- Powder Coatings
- Conclusion
Index
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