Analyzing the Film Formation Process of Paint Applied in a Wet Surface

Abstract

The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） was examined as the method for analyzing the film formation of an amine cured epoxy paint applied in a wet surface. The impedance characteristics of the models with the epoxy resin and amine curing agent which different affinity for water were analyzed. It was found that the hydrophobic paint film was less affected by the wet environment than the hydrophilic paint film, and the resistance develops in a short time. In addition, from the results of adhesive strength, it was estimated that the water film at the substrate/coating film interface was eliminated in the very early stage. The EIS method was found to be useful for analyzing the coating film formation process in a wet surface.