The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosts guest speaker Amelia Hadler '08, PhD, Technology Development Manager, Industrial Products at The Lubrizol Corporation. Her presentation will be on the topic of "Building a Better Rust Preventive: Petroleum Wax Replacement in Thin Film and Heavy Duty Protective Coatings."
The seminar will be preceded by a reception at 4:30 p.m. in the David Love Lounge.
Sponsored by the Luke E. Steiner Lecture Fund
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Abstract:
Corrosion of metal objects and surfaces is a destructive and costly problem in industries as varied as manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture. One means of preventing corrosion is by applying a rust preventive, a thin coating which provides temporary protection for metal parts and equipment. Traditional rust preventive formulations rely on modified petroleum wax to form a durable protective film. However, changes to oil refining processes have led to a decrease in petroleum wax supply, and alternative waxes have substantially different chemical structures. This talk will explore how alternative waxes can be used to develop thin film and heavy duty rust preventives with improved corrosion protection over petroleum wax-based formulas.
Open to all members of the public
