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2 Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings (Munger)
2 Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings (Munger)
2 Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings (Munger)
2. Which basic coating concept involves reacting with absorbed moisture vapor to
passivate the substrate?
a. Impermeability
b. Inhibition
c. Cathodic pigments
d. Anodic pigments
10. What is the role of inert topcoats in immersion conditions for zinc coatings?
a. They enhance the cathodic action of the zinc coating
b. They prevent the buildup of zinc salts on the coating
c. They accelerate the corrosion process on the substrate
d. They react chemically with the zinc to form a protective layer
11. Which of the following is NOT listed as a purpose of a primer in a coating system?
a. Providing appropriate flexibility
b. Offering resistance to corrosion and chemicals
c. Enhancing the glossiness of the substrate
d. Ensuring strong adhesion to the substrate
17. In the context of primer types, what is the primary role of an inhibitive primer?
a. Enhancing glossiness
b. Providing thickness
c. Offering chemical resistance
d. Improving adhesion to the substrate
18. Which type of primer is usually used on metal or concrete for immersion
applications?
a. Alkyd or Oil Primer
b. Inhibitive Primer (Mixed Resin System)
c. Inhibitive Primer (Resin Identical to Topcoats)
d. Cathodic (Zinc) Primer
19. What is a characteristic of inorganic zinc primers regarding adhesion to steel or iron
surfaces?
a. They have poor adhesion properties.
b. Chemical adhesion is negligible.
c. They rely solely on physical adhesion.
d. They exhibit outstanding adhesion.
20. Which component of the coating system provides the first line of defense against
aggressive chemicals and the environment?
a. Primer
b. Intermediate coat
c. Topcoat
d. Inhibitive pigment
21. Which type of coating system is commonly used for offshore platforms?
a. IOZ coatings
b. Coal tar epoxy systems
c. Alkyd or Oil Primer systems
d. Inhibitive Primer systems
22. What is the primary reason for the use of two- or three-coat epoxy systems in ballast
tanks, according to the text?
a. To provide a glossy finish
b. To meet PSPC requirements
c. To facilitate even application of the topcoat
d. To improve adhesion to the substrate
23. What type of coating system was proven effective for the upstream faces of rotary
and floating drum gates on dam structures?
a. Epoxy system
b. Vinyl system
c. Alkyd system
d. Acrylic system
26. What is the primary reaction that takes place in the formation of a coating?
a. Evaporation of solvents
b. Polymerization
c. Condensation
d. Conversion from liquid resin to solid resin film
28. Which of the following is NOT a method of conversion for convertible film-formers?
a. Evaporation of solvents
b. Oxidation
c. Polymerization
d. Condensation-reaction with moisture from the air
30. Which of the following is not a chemical group that can be found in monomers
capable of polymer formation?
a. Hydroxyl (−OH)
b. Methyl (−CH3)
c. Carboxyl (−COOH)
d. Vinyl (CH2=CH−)
31. What determines whether a resin is a homopolymer or a copolymer?
a. The presence of hydroxyl groups
b. The number of monomers used
c. The molecular weight
d. The type of catalyst used
33. Which type of resin technology was introduced in the early 2000s, expanding the
range of coatings applicable directly to metal or over selected primers?
a. Solvent-based resins
b. Polyurethane resins
c. Polyaspartic resins
d. Nitrocellulose resins
34. How does film formation occur in resins that dry by solvent evaporation?
a. Through chemical reactions with atmospheric oxygen
b. Through the absorption of water molecules
c. Through the evaporation of solvents, allowing resin molecules to come into
close contact and form a continuous film
d. Through mechanical agitation of the resin solution
35. What role do active solvents play in forming resin films through solvent evaporation?
a. Softening the resin
b. Creating a uniform evaporation rate
c. Dissolving the resin and putting it into solution
d. Rapidly evaporating to prevent overspray
36. Resins that hold solvents within the film structure, acting as permanent plasticizers,
are said to have:
a. Good solvent release
b. Poor solvent release
c. Rapid film formation
d. High volatility
37. Which thermoplastic film-forming material had significant usage in the automobile
industry?
a. Cellulose acetate butyrate
b. Vinyl acetate
c. Nitrocellulose
d. Styrene butadiene
38. As the molecular weight of a resin increases, what generally happens to its solubility
and viscosity?
a. Solubility decreases, viscosity increases
b. Solubility increases, viscosity decreases
c. Both solubility and viscosity increase
d. Both solubility and viscosity decrease
39. Which method involves changing a resin from a solid to a liquid and back to a solid
again to form coatings?
a. Solvent evaporation
b. Change-of-phase
c. Film formation by oxidation
d. Plastisols and Organosols
41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a material used in the hot-melt
technique?
a. Asphalt
b. Coal tar
c. Nitrocellulose
d. Polyethylene
42. How are hot-melt coatings typically applied to the exterior of pipes?
a. By pouring resin evenly over the pipe surface
b. By centrifugal force
c. By wrapping pipe wraps into the liquid resin
d. By extrusion coating
43. Which process involves spraying a fine resin powder onto a preheated metal surface?
a. Solvent evaporation
b. Film formation by oxidation
c. Powdered coatings
d. Plastisols and Organosols
45. What occurs during the induction period in the film-forming process from drying
oils?
a. Oxygen uptake becomes measurable
b. Cleavage reactions begin
c. Antioxidants present in the film are being destroyed
d. Hydroperoxides decompose
46. Which type of reaction involves the formation of scission products including CO2 and
water?
a. Catalyst Polymerization
b. Film Formation by Polymerization
c. Polymerization by Cross-Linkage
d. Inorganic Zinc Film Formation
48. Which catalyst is typically used in the reaction between polyester and styrene to
form a copolymer resin?
a. Cumene peroxide
b. Diethylene triamine
c. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
d. Phthalic anhydride
49. What is the primary binder for all inorganic zinc (IOZ) coatings?
a. Carbon atoms
b. Metallic silicates
c. Epoxy resins
d. Vinyl resins
50. What occurs during the first stage of inorganic coating formation?
a. Polymerization of zinc
b. Concentration of silicates
c. Evaporation of water
d. Formation of scission products
51. What initiates the formation of a zinc silicate polymer in the coating process?
a. Introduction of zinc ions
b. Ionization of the zinc metal
c. Addition of inert pigments
d. Introduction of solvents
52. Which component contributes to the overall prime color and cathodic protection of
the substrate?
a. Inert pigments
b. Reinforcing pigments
c. Inhibitive pigment
d. Color pigment
57. Which of the following binder types relies on the evaporation of solvents for film
formation?
a. Oxygen reactive
b. Lacquer (thermoplastic)
c. Heat conversion
d. Co-reactive (thermoset)
58. Which binder type requires an intermolecular reaction with oxygen for coating
production?
a. Oxygen reactive
b. Lacquer (thermoplastic)
c. Heat conversion
d. Co-reactive (thermoset)
60. What type of coatings are converted from liquid to solid film solely by solvent
evaporation?
a. Acrylics
b. Bituminous materials
c. Polyvinyl chloride copolymers
d. Lacquers
61. Which binder type involves the use of high molecular weight resins dispersed in
solvents, forming a film upon heating?
a. Hot-Melts
b. Organosols
c. Plastisols
d. Powder coatings
63. Which type of binder involves combining two low molecular weight resins that co-
react to form a solid film?
a. Co-reactive Binders
b. Epoxies
c. Polyurethanes
d. Condensation Binders
64. What type of binder involves the reaction of epoxy resins with ammonia-type
compounds to form a solid binder?
a. Co-reactive Binders
b. Epoxies
c. Polyurethanes
d. Inorganic Binders
65. Which binder type relies on the release of water during the polymerization process
to form cross-linked polymers?
a. Co-reactive Binders
b. Condensation Binders
c. Coalescent Binders
d. Inorganic Binders
67. Which type of binder primarily consists of inorganic silicates that react with moisture
or CO2 in the air to form an inorganic film?
a. Co-reactive Binders
b. Condensation Binders
c. Coalescent Binders
d. Inorganic Binders
69. Which metal plays a crucial role in forming a corrosion-resistant binder in solvent-
based silicates?
a. Iron
b. Aluminum
c. Zinc
d. Copper
71. What is the purpose of milling pigments with binders in coating production?
a. To increase the cost of production
b. To reduce the pigmentation
c. To disperse and wet the pigments thoroughly
d. To remove the pigments entirely
73. What does the critical pigment volume concentration (CPVC) indicate?
a. The maximum amount of binder in a coating
b. The volume of pigment that can be bound by the resin without leaving voids
in the film
c. The concentration of pigments in the coating
d. The critical temperature at which pigments disperse effectively
74. Which pigment class provides aesthetic color and decorative characteristics in
coatings?
a. Reinforcing pigments
b. Inhibiting pigments
c. Metallic pigments
d. Color pigments
77. What attribute of color refers to the degree of departure from gray of the same
lightness?
a. Hue
b. Value
c. Chroma
d. Saturation
78. What are the desirable coating properties of iron oxide pigments for corrosion-
resistant coatings?
a. Low hiding power and weak tinting strength
b. Limited color fastness and heat resistance
c. High hiding power, tinting strength, and chemical resistance
d. Poor dispersion in vehicles and low ultraviolet absorption
79. Which property is NOT typically associated with iron oxide pigments used in
corrosion-resistant coatings?
a. High infrared reflectance
b. Low price
c. Low ultraviolet absorption
d. Chemical resistance to alkalies and weak acids
81. Which characteristic of reinforcing pigments influences film density and flexibility?
a. Particle shape
b. Particle size
c. Chemical composition
d. Tinting strength
82. Inhibitive pigments are primarily used in coatings that rely on which concept for
corrosion resistance?
a. Impermeability
b. Inhibition
c. Encapsulation
d. Adhesion
83. What do inhibitive pigments react with to passivate the metal surface and enhance
corrosion resistance?
a. Solvents
b. Moisture
c. Ultraviolet radiation
d. Oxygen
84. Which type of pigments are considered more important for corrosion resistance in
coatings than color pigments?
a. Reinforcing pigments
b. Inhibitive pigments
c. Iron oxide pigments
d. Organic pigments
85. Which of the following is NOT a concern when using inhibitive pigments in coatings?
a. Under-film corrosion
b. Immersion in water
c. Solubility leading to blister formation
d. Osmosis drawing water into the coating
88. Which type of aluminum pigment remains uniformly distributed through the film and
does not impart a metallic luster?
a. Leafing aluminum pigment
b. Non-leafing aluminum pigment
c. Stainless steel pigment
d. Lead pigment
89. What force causes leafing pigments to concentrate on the surface of the coating
film?
a. Interfacial tension
b. Gravity
c. Electrostatic attraction
d. Surface tension
90. What characteristic makes aluminum coatings effective as exterior topcoats?
a. Low hiding power
b. High moisture absorption
c. Resistance to actinic rays
d. Poor adhesion
91. How does the "shingle effect" of metallic flakes contribute to the durability of
coatings?
a. It increases moisture vapor transfer rate.
b. It decreases the thickness of the coating.
c. It provides a continuous film that shades the binder.
d. It enhances the adhesion between layers.
92. In which type of coatings has aluminum pigment been incorporated besides thin
vehicles?
a. Oil-based coatings
b. Water-based coatings
c. Heavy mastic coatings
d. Latex coatings
93. What is the principal factor in film deterioration that aluminum paints help protect
against?
a. Mechanical abrasion
b. Chemical exposure
c. Sunlight and moisture
d. Extreme temperatures
94. What is the primary role of stearic acid in the production of metallic pigments?
a. Increasing solubility
b. Promoting adhesion
c. Aiding in the production of flat plates
d. Enhancing flexibility
95. What is the primary purpose of coatings in protecting iron from corrosion?
a. Enhancing aesthetic appeal
b. Providing insulation
c. Eliminating access of air and moisture
d. Increasing conductivity
96. Which type of metallic pigment is preferred for its excellent resistance to both acid
and alkali?
a. Aluminum
b. Zinc
c. Lead
d. Stainless steel
97. Which binder is most effective for high-temperature applications when combined
with aluminum leafing pigments?
a. Silicone alkyds
b. Vinyl
c. Asphalt
d. Pure silicone
100.Which solvent type may become sufficiently active at elevated temperatures to form
a solution but turn to a gel upon cooling?
a. Active solvents
b. Latent solvents
c. Diluents
d. None of the above
103.Which solvent group is known for its role in reducing adhesion and water resistance
of coatings over time?
a. Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
b. Aromatic Hydrocarbons
c. Ketones
d. Alcohols
105.Which solvent group includes chemicals such as benzene, toluene, and xylene?
a. Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
b. Aromatic Hydrocarbons
c. Ketones
d. Esters
109.What solvent is often used as a thinner for latex and emulsion coatings?
a. Water
b. Alcohols
c. Ketones
d. Ethers
110.Which solvent group is known for its flammability but possesses excellent solvency
for various resins?
a. Alcohols
b. Ethers
c. Ketones
d. Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
113.Which of the following materials is known for its chemical resistance and film-
forming properties but requires modification to be suitable for use as a coating?
a. Chlorinated paraffin
b. Alkyd resin
c. Chlorinated rubber
d. Vinyl acetate
114.Plasticizers are added to coatings primarily to:
a. Increase brittleness
b. Enhance corrosion
c. Decrease flexibility
d. Improve flexibility and prevent cracking
118.Which plasticizers show the least attack in tests on plasticized PVC film exposed to
various environments?
a. Phosphates
b. Adipates
c. Phthalates
d. Tricresyl phosphate
119.How long have polyvinyl chloride maintenance paints, plasticized with a low
concentration of tricresyl phosphate and chlorinated biphenols, been reported to
withstand weather, seawater, and chemical plant atmospheres without significant
degradation?
a. 5 years
b. 10 years
c. 15 years
d. 20 years
120.Which of the following plasticizers is best suited for enhancing the outdoor durability
of PVC films in Miami, Florida?
a. Organic phosphates
b. Dioctyl phthalate (DOP)
c. Butyl benzol phthalate
d. 2-ethyl hexyl diphenyl phosphate
123.What is the main reason for banning tin-containing anti-fouling coatings on ships?
a. Increased fuel consumption
b. Reduced cruising speed
c. Harmful emissions into the atmosphere
d. Environmental concerns
125.Which type of resin acts as both a reactive internal plasticizer and a cross-linking
agent for epoxy resins?
a. Polyamide
b. Butyl benzol phthalate
c. Chlorinated rubber
d. Linseed oil
126.What is the primary role of organic phosphates in PVC formulations?
a. Decreasing weather resistance
b. Improving heat stability
c. Enhancing pigment dispersion
d. Increasing viscosity
128.Which type of coatings are chlorinated biphenyls and terphenyls commonly used for?
a. Highly corrosion-resistant coatings
b. Heat-resistant coatings
c. Decorative coatings
d. Clear coatings