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A three-dimensional reaction network between coating and steel

The coating wets and penetrates the ferrous substrate, activating its surface and forming a three-dimensional interpenetrating reaction network. High-energy bonding creates a continuous inorganic reaction layer with strong adhesion, as though grown from the substrate.

4.30μm coating cross-sectionSEM 6,000× · Working distance: 9.8 mm
Technical advances

Progress through molecular-level material design

The company has established a strategic partnership with the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, jointly founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education, to create a joint laboratory for nano anticorrosion materials.

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A foundation in advanced research

An academician-led research team and national laboratories support fundamental research into nanostructure control, interfacial mechanisms and precision characterisation.

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Addressing industry challenges

Research into nano silica-sol modification and pore densification addresses coating whitening, weathering resistance, alkali bloom and long-term protection.

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Advancing material performance

Nano-doping modification is applied throughout the product range, with reported salt-spray endurance exceeding 20,000 hours and corrosion protection service life exceeding 25 years.

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Contributing to industry standards

The company's partnership with the centre supports participation in revisions to national standards for waterborne inorganic anticorrosive coatings.

SEM cross-section of the Zhenkai coating–steel reaction network (6,000×)
SEM image · Coating–steel reaction-layer cross-section (6,000×; 1 μm scale bar)
SEM · Microstructure

SEM image: 4.30 μm reaction layer

The coating activates the ferrous substrate to form a continuous inorganic reaction layer. The marked area shows a dense, interpenetrating coating–steel interface approximately 4.30 μm thick.

6000× magnification1 μm scale bar · 10.0 kV
Comparative observations

Scanning electron micrographs of different coatings

Zhenkai anticorrosive coating: surface reactions form a dense structure with stronger bonding.

1,600× SEM comparison of international brands 1 and 2 with Zhenkai
1,600× SEM comparison: international brand 1 / international brand 2 / Zhenkai
Zinc powder morphology after 400°C treatment (1,600× SEM)
400°C × 100 h · Zinc powder intact at 1,600× SEM
Morphology after 750–800°C treatment (1,600× SEM)
750–800°C · No cracks observed at 1,600× SEM

400°C × 100 h: no cracking, peeling or discolouration. At 750–800°C: no coating peeling or cracking observed.

Component characteristics

Inorganic properties of A / Microscopic changes in B

Component A is an aqueous nano solution (liquid); Component B is rare-earth composite zinc powder.

Component A ignition test photograph
Component A ignition test · Fully inorganic properties
Component B microscopic change photograph
Component B microscopic changes
Patents & standards

Patent application · High-bond-energy rare-earth nano coating

Application CN202610354423.6. The joint laboratory partnership supports participation in revisions to national standards for waterborne inorganic anticorrosive coatings.

0g/L VOCFully inorganic · Waterborne · Zero VOC
20000h+ salt sprayReported corrosion protection service life exceeding 25 years

Addressing alkali bloom

Nano silica-sol modification and pore densification address alkali bloom and long-term coating protection.

Improving weathering resistance

Molecular-level material design addresses whitening and poor weathering resistance in conventional coatings.

Advancing performance benchmarks

Reported salt-spray endurance exceeds 20,000 hours, with corrosion protection service life exceeding 25 years.

Contributing to industry standards

Participation in revisions to national standards for waterborne inorganic anticorrosive coatings.

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A protection plan built around your conditions

Integrated support: coating supply, solution design, on-site guidance, and inspection and maintenance.

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