Silica can serve as an efficient anti-Corrosion pigment due to its dense structure and chemical stability, which allows it to form a protective barrier on metal surfaces, blocking the intrusion of corrosive factors.
Production Process
Industrial production primarily uses a modified precipitation method: sodium silicate is reacted with dilute sulfuric acid to produce silica precipitate. After washing to remove impurities, anti-rust components such as zinc salts and chromates are added for surface modification. The particle size is then controlled through spray drying to obtain a composite anti-rust pigment. This process is cost-effective and can enhance compatibility with coatings through modification.
Anti-Corrosion Mechanism
Its anti-rust effect is manifested in two ways: first, physical shielding, where silica particles are densely packed within the coating, forming a continuous and dense barrier layer that prevents corrosive media such as water, oxygen, and chloride ions from contacting the metal substrate; second, corrosion inhibition synergy, where the surface-modified anti-rust components can react with the metal to form a passivation film, further enhancing corrosion resistance.
Application Fields
Widely used in industrial anti-corrosion fields, such as marine primers, bridge anti-corrosion coatings, and automotive chassis coatings, it can adapt to harsh environments like humidity and salt spray. It is also used for anti-rust coatings on mechanical parts and steel structures, and plays an important role in the protection of construction steel and hardware accessories, effectively extending the service life of metal products.