Analysis of the performance properties of coating systems for military applications
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Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, Al. 1000-lecia P. P. 7, 25-314 Kielce, Poland
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Firma Handlowa Barwa Jarosław Czajkowski, ul. Warkocz 3-5, 25-253 Kielce, Poland
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Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warszawa, Poland
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Military Institute of Engineer Technology, ul. Obornicka 136, 50-961 Wrocław, Poland
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Higher School of Professional Education, Plac Powstańców Śląskich 1/201, 53-329 Wrocław, Poland
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Norbert Radek
Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, Al. 1000-lecia P. P. 7, 25-314 Kielce, Poland
Adv. Sci. Technol. Res. J. 2025; 19(5):200-212
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The article contains an assessment of the physicochemical properties of two-layer masking coatings with the possibility of application in military technology. The fabricated double-layer camouflage coatings have features of innovation, in particular, a small thickness in relation to those currently offered by global armaments companies. Masking paint systems were tested for performance properties based on microstructure analysis and measurements of surface roughness, adhesion, hardness and corrosion and erosion resistance tests. Performance tests were conducted for paint systems manufactured with three options: coating system (SP1), coating system modified with carbon nanotubes (SP2), coating system modified with glass microspheres (SP3). The microstructure analysis showed that the above-mentioned paint systems are characterized by continuity and homogeneity and are free of pores and microcracks. In addition, the paint masking systems have low values of roughness parameters, good mechanical properties and high corrosion resistance. The developed and manufactured two-layer coatings can be successfully applied to armaments and military vehicles.