Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss Organic Zinc. This is the follow up to Episodes 015 and 016 on Inorganic Zinc. This discussion is the second part in a series of the how and why in making coating

An intumescent coating can be qualified or disqualified for use simply because it falls above or below a certain magical hardness level, usually as measured on the Shore D scale. But hardness has no influence on performance, and the Shore D scale just doesn’t make sense when assessing softer intumescent technology types. Fireproofing industry veteran Michael Hollman explains the consequences of misusing Shore D hardness in intumescent coating specifications. Also, Michael worries that his brother-in-law might soon beat him at snooker.

To protect its new ML-2 launcher from Florida's humid coastal environment, NASA turned to corrosion protection technology it knows very well. Read how the Carbozinc/Armorlast system fits into ambitious Artemis moon missions.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the challenges associated with coating pitted steel. They examine the factors that cause these challenges and the requirements to coat pitted steel successfully.

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the different aspects of protecting steel with zinc. They discuss how galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings are similar, how they differ, and when appropriate to use...