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Coating is a covering that is applied to an object.
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The aim of applying coatings is to improve surface properties of a bulk material usually referred to as a substrate.
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One can improve amongst others appearance, adhesion, wetability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and scratch resistance.
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They may be applied as liquids, gases or solids.
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- Examples:
- Anodizing
- Electroless Plating
- Electroplating
- Painting
- Teflon Coating
- Thermal Spray
- Vacuum
- Metalizing
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