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Phosphate conversion coating
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Phosphate coatings are used on steel parts for corrosion resistance, lubricity, or as a foundation for subsequent
coatings or painting." II) It serves as a conversion coating in which a dilute solution of phosphoric acid and
phosphate salts is applied via spraying or immersion and chemically reacts with the surface of the part being
coated to form a layer of insoluble, crystalline phosphates." Phosphate conversion coatings can also be used on
aluminium, zinc, cadmium, silver and tin.!4)
The main types of phosphate coatings are manganese, iron and zinc.{] Manganese phosphates are used both for
corrosion resistance and lubricity and are applied only by immersion. Iron phosphates are typically used as a base
for further coatings or painting and are applied by immersion or by spraying. Zinc phosphates are used for
corrosion resistance (phosphate and oil), a lubricant base layer, and as a paint/coating base and can also be applied
by immersion or spraying UG]
Contents
= 1 Process
= 2 Uses
= 3 Seealso
= 4 References
Process
The application of phosphate coatings makes use of phosphoric acid and takes advantage of the low solubility of
phosphates in medium or high pII solutions. Iron, zinc or manganese phosphate salts are dissolved in a solution of
phosphoric acid.) When steel or iron parts are placed in the phosphoric acid, a classic
takes place which locally depletes the hydronium (H30°) ior
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raising the pH, and causing the dissolved salt to fall
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out of solution and be precipitated on the surface. The acid and metal reaction also creates iron phosphate locally
which may also be deposited. In the case of depositing zine phosphate or manganese phosphate the additional iron
phosphate is frequently an undesirable addition to the coating,
‘The acid and metal reaction also generates hydrogen gas in the form of tiny bubbles that adhere to the surface of
the metal. These prevent the acid from reaching the metal surface and slows down the reaction. To overcome this
sodium nitrite is frequently added to act as an oxidizing agent that reacts with the hydrogen to form water. This
chemistry is known as a nitrate accelerated solution. Hydrogen is prevented from forming a passivating layer on
the surface by the oxidant additive.!®
The following is a typical phosphating procedure:{*]
cleaning the surface
rinsing
surface activation
. phosphating
rinsing
- neutralizing rinse (optional)
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7. drying
8. application of supplemental coatings: lubricants,
sealers, oil, ete.
The performance of the phosphate coating is significantly dependent on the crystal structure as well as the weight.
For example, a microcrystalline structure is usually optimal for corrosion resistance or subsequent painting. A
coarse grain structure impregnated with oil, however, may be the most desirable for wear resistance. These factors
are controlled by selecting the appropriate phosphate solution, using various additives, and controlling bath
temperature, concentration, and phosphating time.! A widely used additive is to seed the metal surface with tiny
particles of titanium salts by adding these to the rinse bath preceding the phosphating. This is known as
activation.
Uses
Phosphate coatings are often used to provide corrosion resistance, however, phosphate coatings on their own do
not provide this because the coating is porous. Therefore, oil or other sealers are used to achieve corrosion
resistance. Zinc and manganese coatings are used to help break in components subject to wear!"] and help prevent
galling.)
Most phosphate coatings serve as a surface preparation for further coating and/or painting, a function it performs
effectively with excellent adhesion and electric isolation. The porosity allows the additional materials to seep into
the phosphate coating and become mechanically interlocked after drying. The dielectric nature will electrically
isolate anodic and cathodic areas on the surface of the part, minimizing underfilm corrosion that sometimes occurs
at the interface of the paint/coating and the substrate."
Zine phosphate coatings are frequently used in conjunction with sodium stearate (soap) to form a lubrication layer
in cold and hot forging.!"] The sodium stearate reacts with the phosphate crystal which in turn are strongly bonded
to the metal surface!7] The reacted soap layer then forms a base for additional unreacted soap to be deposited on
top so that a thick three part coating of zinc phosphate, reacted soap and unreacted soap is built up. The resulting
coating remains adhered to the metal surface even under extreme deformation. The zine phosphate is in fact
abrasive and it is the soap which performs the actual lubrication. The soap layer must be thick enough to prevent
substantial contact between the metal forming dies and phosphate crystal.
See also
Chromate conversion coating
Phosphate
Parkerizing
Galvanization
References
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Parker Rust-Proof of Cleveland. Retrieved 2014-09-30. Treatment Systems for Metals. Finishing Publications
2. "Phosphating ; Advanced Corrosion Protection”. Ltd, and ASM Intemational. pp. 214-217, ISBN 0-
surfacepretreatment.com. Archived from the original on 904877-16-9.
2011-07-16 5. "Phosphate Coating: Zine, Iron or Manganese
3. Dufour, Jim (2006). An Introduction to Metallurgy, Sth Phosphate. United Plating, Inc. Archived from the
ced, Cameron, pp. IX 11-12. original on 2011-07-17.
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6. Stauffer, J.L (1993). Finishing Systems Design and 7. https:s/web.archive.org/web/2009022816113 1/http://ww
Implementation: A Guide for Product Parameters, ‘w.surfacepretreatment,com/default.asp?id=3, Archived
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