TPU scientists develop fluoropolymer anti-corrosion coating technology for chemical reactors

Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have proposed a novel approach to the protection of metal chemical reactors, which are widely used in various industries.

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This approach entails the direct application of coatings at the facilities of potential client companies, notes a press communique from the TPU News Office. The first batch of reactors with such anti-corrosion coatings has already been manufactured and handed over to an industrial partner.

Metal chemical reactors find application in a variety of industries, including oil refining, biochemical, petrochemical, food, perfumery, paint and varnish, and pharmacology. However, these reactors are constantly exposed to corrosion due to their operation in conditions of aggressive media, high temperatures, and pressure. This phenomenon poses a significant threat, as it can lead to the depressurization of the reactors, the release of hazardous toxic substances, and the occurrence of man-made accidents. These events can have detrimental consequences for both human health and the environment.