| abstract |
A silane film that can be used in a wide range of environments, on metals of engineering interest, as an autonomous process or as a primer for a topcoat by systems to apply common paint. The film generally comprises: a) at least bis-silane; b) a polymer soluble or dispersible in water; c) nanoparticles; and d) a water soluble solvent. It is also within the scope of the present invention to include a leachable inhibitor in the silane film. In sum, the present invention teaches a silane composition that can be applied by dipping, sweeping, spraying, brushing, or other conventional techniques, whereby the film composition provides a metal treatment that is water soluble and can provide the availability of the coating to "heal" when damage occurs due to landslides or scratches by means of an inhibitor. |