INSIGHT INTO THE OXIDATIVE DEGRADATION OF PHENOLIC RESIN DESTINED FOR THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF METALLIC SURFACES

Abstract

The effects on the stability under accelerated degradation of phenolic resin used for the corrosion inhibition of metallic surfaces in aeronautical and nuclear spare parts are evaluated by nonisothermal chemiluminescence (CL) at four different heating rates: 5, 10, 15, and 20 ⁰C min-1. The simulation of the interface interaction between the metallic bodies and protection layers is achieved by the addition of metallic oxides as corrosion promoters: Gd2O3, CeO2, Pr2O3, MgO, MnO2, Cr2O3, and In2O3. These metallic atoms may be the main alloying elements that are present in the compositions of special application products. The presence of a specific peak in the CL spectra between 160 and 177°C proves the oxidation activity of filler in the connection of electronic interference. The differences between the emission intensities of the studied formulations certify the unlike contributions of alloying components. The heating rate plays also the role of oxidation factor that influences the refreshing surrounding atmosphere. The present results define the thermal technological limits of peculiar operation conditions for any metallic item subjected to a high level of warranty. The initiation of degradation in phenolic resin is done by -irradiation when free fragments are provided for the interaction with metallic structures. The development of oxidation is analyzed by the modification of CL emission intensities from room temperature to 250°C. The diminution of this process parameter over 200°C is found an essential factor for the preservation of surface integrity.