Physical Characterization of Coatings

Introduction to Rheology and Surface Analysis

By (author) Michael Osterhold

Book cover: Physical Characterization of Coatings

Extent: 144 pages

Publisher: Logos Verlag Berlin

Subjects: Technical Sciences: Computer Science, Engineering, IT, & Math

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(September 2025)

ISBN: 9783832559953

5.71 x 8.27 inches

Price: $66.00

In stock

In this book, 11 chapters discuss two important areas of physical characterization of coatings. Chapters 1-6 deal with the characterization of the liquid coating under the keyword rheology. In addition to measuring methods for yield point determination, thixotropy and oscillation, examples of application in connection with performance properties are also described. In addition, topics such as surface charge and particle size determination and thermal analysis are addressed. Chapters 7-11 under the heading surface analysis cover topics such as surface structure and methods for characterizing the scratch resistance of the cured coating film. The importance of surface tension for certain coating properties and a first insight into the analysis of defects and into weathering testing are also presented.

  • By (author) Michael Osterhold