How the Chemical, Coatings, and Coatings Chemistry Work Together to Create Productive Coatings

How the Chemical, Coatings, and Coatings Chemistry Work Together to Create Productive CoatingsThe coatings of the oil and gas industry have always been concerned with corrosion prevention and coatings will continue to be an important area in this industry. Other aspects of the industry will continue to be developed but the corrosivity of the processes is an issue that will continue to be an important one. What are some key elements in the production of a coating?Chemistry. Coatings must be able to do their job in areas where volatile chemicals are present. If there is no protection, the chemical can find its way into the hull of the vessel where it could have a detrimental effect on other processes and could very well cause a fire hazard. So some very good chemistry must be employed.Corrosion. A corrosion system is important when considering a coating application for any given application. It is the ability of the coating to prevent damage to the ship that is the critical factor. Whe n the coating is not capable of preventing damage or survival, it might as well not be used.Formulation. Chemical formulations and formulation are the science of choosing the right combination of materials to produce effective coatings. Formulas vary greatly from chemical to chemical.Safety aspect. Whether a material is toxic or hazardous is an important safety aspect. It is of paramount importance that the coating will work with safety concerns in mind.Source. There is always a source for these products and that is the crude oil produced. But what about natural and chemical sources?These are all good points to consider when looking at the usage of the coatings but the key point is whether they have to be done in natural methods or through chemical processes. It seems to me that most coatings will need to be made in the laboratory using chemistry and formulation processes. If that is the case, then it would make sense to find the right group of chemists and formulate solutions for t hese applications.