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Coating and Surface Treatment Systems for Metals: A Comprehensive Guide to Selection
By: J. Edwards; Hardbound; Publisher: Finishing Publications Ltd. and ASM International; Publication Date: 1997; ISBN 0-904477-16-9; 470 pages
$145.00

This publication is an excellent guide and reference to assist in identifying/selecting the best coating or surface treatment without preference and emphasis of a particular class of coating technology or method. Information is presented systematically in three areas: ranking properties of 76 coating types, providing an overview of 19 important coating and treatment methods, and providing coating characteristics in tabular form for quick selection of viable coating options.

The contents cover:
Part 1: property listings for coating types from acrylic polymers through diamond-like carbon film listings include visual appearance, 30 product-critical factors, such as mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, corrosion resistance, uniformity of coating thickness, and cost, with supporting text and references.
Part 2: overview of coating and surface treatment methods emphasizing key implications for a particular product in terms of its substrate and shape
Part 3: coating characteristics allowing comparison of candidate systems and quick identification of viable and nonviable systems for a particular set of conditions.