Which chemistry (coating of 1 micron thickness) can get me high micro-hardness and good adhesion to a metal substrate?

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Is there a facile process of synthesis of colloidal silica particles in non-polar , anhydrous solvents of size 10 to 20 nm ?

Contrary to popular synthesis technique , i wish to understand if we can generate silica np in non-polar solvent

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What is the most facile process for synthesis of 40 nm , Cerium Doped WO3 ?

Can someone please help me with 40 nm APS , Cerium doped Tungsten Oxide . What are best precursor which are easily available ?

04 May 2019 2,031 5 View

Is any hydrophobic anti-corrosion durable system that can pass B 117 test for salt spray ?

I am looking for any research or commercially available options for hydrophobic anti-corrosion top coating

03 April 2019 6,009 1 View

General Chemistry : how to design a solution wherein transparency (post curing) is not lost ?

Some students asked me , if lets say 4 chemicals are mixed in desired proportions , is there any method the predict the transparency i.e post application on suitable substrate it will not become...

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Had someone achieved durability for glass hydrophobic coatings using FAS17 and facile process?

I read a publication that speaks about FAS17 being used with simple solgel method .It had facile process , transparent , 150+WCA but lacked durability of scratch resistance and mechanical abrasion...

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Can we used siloxane or silazane with FAS17 (a Hydroxyl terminated system) ?

Since silazane and siloxane are ambient curable , is it wise to introduce FAS17 to increase hydrophobicity ?

05 June 2018 7,975 1 View

I am using bees wax for coating but in order to coat a substrate i need to melt it , is there any way its soluble in any solvent ?

Application is a problem for me after melting bees wax at 80 deg C .

04 May 2017 2,713 1 View

My superhydrophobic coating loses its effect , Please help ?

My superhydrophobic coating loses its effect , Please help .

04 May 2017 9,231 3 View

To Geniuses: After reading lots of literature for Superhydrophobic Coating , Should I accept the fact that such coatings are not transparent ?

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Bare Basics : Which calculation is more accurate, Based on %W/W or Molar ratio with respect too of the chemicals ?

Which calculation is more accurate, Based on %W/W or Molar ratio with respect too of the chemicals ?

04 May 2017 3,695 4 View

Which type of compound does lamda max of 218 indicate in a uv-vis spectrum of a partially purified compound through column and TLC?

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Which Scopus Journal provides the most affordable fees?

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Adhesion strength of coating?

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Geotechnical Engineering (Proceedings of the ICE) time review?

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Seeking Advice on Viability and Execution of Undergraduate Thesis Topic?

Hello everyone, I am currently developing a thesis proposal and would appreciate your input on its viability and how to effectively carry it out. My proposed topic is: "Does the perceived threat...

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Who will be moral responsible for the death of thousands of people in the event of an earthquake?

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How do I conformally do PR spin coating on trench structure?

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Why do i have a weak plasma and no coating during rf sputtering?

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Are there any instruments for studying time similar to the way it is in space?

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How can I measure the thickness of thin film by Uv-Vis?

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Alan F Rawle

DLC - diamond like coating. A Google search will assist you.

Martin Stew

Yes Alan , but i am looking for something that is "Moisture" or "IR" curable .

@ Rohit These factors do not appear in your question.

Sina Sedaghatnezhad

TiN or TiCN can be a choice.

@ Sina You read the (original?) question and not the change of parameters. The poster wants something that is moisture or UV curable. I see the original question has been amended to reflect this