Surface treatment

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1. OBJECTIVE


The objective of surface treatment processes is to modify the properties of the substrate in such a way so that desirable characteristics can appear, for example resistance against corrosion.



2. FIELD OF APPLICATION


This unit operation is mainly applied in the surface treatment of metals and plastics.



3. DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUES, METHODS AND EQUIPMENT


The following table summarizes some applications in this sector:



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4. RELEVANT PARAMETERS TO ENERGY


  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Medium
  • Material characteristics (e.g. temperature sensitivity)


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