Title of Technology to be offered

A process for the preparation of zinc rich Primer based on alkali silicate

Type of Technology

Indigenous

Area of Technology

Materials and Material Science

Brief description/abstract

A unique process to make post cure zinc silicate primer based on enriched sodium silicate ( where silica to alkali ratio high). It is thinable with water. After application of the primer chemical wash is given for curing the primer. Moreover it is a maintenance free primer

Major Raw Material

(a) Zinc powder (b) enriched Sodium silicate and (c) Other chemicals

Major Plant Equipment/Machinery

High speed mechanical stirrer, suction pumps water circulating pumps, ion exchange columns etc

Area of application

Minerals, Metals and Materials

Details of specification application

Used for the protection of storage tanks and reservoirs for petroleum products, nuclear plants and other household accessories or materials

Status of Specific Development

The process is standardised at a scale of 15 Litres/Day

Ecological/Environmental Impact  (if any, specify briefly)

No special measures are required

Patenting details

164652, Dt. 29.12.89, India

Extent of Commercialisation

Seeking to licence or sell  this innovation

Technology Transferring Agent

NRDC

Technology Transfer Assistance Offered (Optional)

Includes (a) Process know-how (b) Details of equipment's (c) Plant Lay-out (d) quality assurance. Assistance in setting up the plant on separate terms

Key words

Zinc rich primer, alkali silicate, protection reservoir, primer

Additional Information (if any)

A plant with a capacity to manufacture 15,000 Litres of primer/annum costs approx. Rs. 16 Lakhs Ideally suitable for small scale industries

Country of origin

India