Introduction to coating chemistry. Resin chemistry: physically drying resins, chemically drying resins, radiation cured resins, powder coatings. Pigments and other additives. Paint manufacturing. Paint rheology. Application methods. Drying methods and equipment. Coating substrates. Pre-treatment methods. Testing methods
KF2240 Coating Technology 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus KF2240 (Autumn 2007–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus KF2240 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students should be able to:
- Describe a coating system with respect to composition and the function of the different components in the coating
- Discuss choices of substrates, pre-treatments and application for specific coating systems
- Discuss the importance of good wetting and suitable rheological properties for the coating system
- Discuss different rheological performances and the cause of these
- Discuss demands on different rheological behaviours, both production and use of coating systems
- Describe the film formation process for both physically and chemically drying systems. Both wet film formation and the liquid/solid transformation should be described
- Chose a suitable coating system for a certain application and motivate why this is a good choice
- Describe the composition, curing mechanism and function of powder coatings
- Examplify and motivate the use of polymers in thin film applications other than traditional coating applications
- Discuss the demands for good adhesion and adhesive strength
- Follow the drying of a coating with different experimental techniques
- Evaluate cured film properties (adhesion, hardness etc.)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge corresponding to KF2250 Polymer materials and KF2210 Polymer chemistry
Literature
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Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Written examination (TEN1) 4,5 cr
Passed laboratory course (LAB1) 1.5 cr
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
From the academic year 2010/2011 the course KF2240 will be replaced by the course KF2150.
Will replace 3B1242