Table 1 Mechanical Testing and Adhesion Data for PEI and UFG/PEI Coatings on AA 7075.

From: Mechanistic origins of corrosion protection of aluminum alloys by graphene/polyetherimide nanocomposite coatings

Sample

nanoindentation elastic modulus (GPa)

nanoindentation hardness (MPa)

ASTM D4541-09 (pull off)

ASTM D3359 (tape)

ASTM D2197-13 (scrape)

PEI

5.07 ± 0.25

410 ± 40

no failure

5B

>10 kg

1 wt.% UFG/PEI

5.50 ± 0.33

443 ± 10

no failure

5B

>10 kg

3 wt.% UFG/PEI

5.48 ± 0.40

426 ± 60

no failure

5B

>10 kg

5 wt.% UFG/PEI

5.53 ± 0.08

418 ± 50

no failure

5B

>10 kg

  1. Nanoindentation and ASTM adhesion testing data for PEI and UFG/PEI coatings on AA 7075.