PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION: Sprayed Metallic and Plastic Coatings Available to Purchase

This assessment of the range of metals and plastics used in anti‐corrosive applications gives a guide to the reader who is uncertain of the type of spray coating most suited to his needs. After reviewing the development of spraying, the author compares the advantages and disadvantages of aluminium, zinc, tin and certain alloys, and follows with a comparison of metals and plastics. Lastly, polythene, superpolyamides, polythene polysulphide, PTFE and PTFCE are reviewed.