Research Article

Investigation of Various Coating Resins for Optimal Anticorrosion and Mechanical Properties of Mild Steel Surface in NaCl Solution

Table 2

Anticorrosion and mechanical test results.

Sl. No.SpecimenCorrosion resistance by resin (mils)Ultimate tensile strength (N/mm2)Toughness (N/mm)Scratch hardness (mg)

1Plain mild steel456.23 ± 9.12150.00 ± 3
2Polyurethane resin635.85 ± 12.71485.63 ± 9.715893.224800.00 ± 16
3Epoxy resin4102.29 ± 82.04505.82 ± 10.127057.32700.00 ± 14
4Polyester resin1233.38 ± 24.66474.54 ± 9.496738.417300.00 ± 6
5Phenolic resin1414.97 ± 28.29491.47 ± 9.825394.345300.00 ± 6