| abstract |
The invention relates to a highly structured composite material, which can be applied and cured as a protective layer on corroding metal substrates, particularly on steel. Due to its highly structured composition it is a particularly effective barrier to protect metals against attack by corrosive sub- stances such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and sea water, if necessary under hydrothermal conditions. At the same time it is also abrasion stable, for example against a grinding effect by sand, as well as resistant to the impact of mechanical load e. g. by tools. This is achieved by a coating composition comprising a binder comprising at least one cross-linkable resin, wherein the resin comprises at least one of polar group; at least one type of hydrophilic flakes with an aspect ratio of more than 10, wherein the surface of the flakes at least partially comprises a metal oxide; and an organic solvent. |