Structural characterization and properties of the TiO2 film on tinplate

Scopus: "A TiO2 film as chromate replacement was prepared on tinplate using sol-gel method, and appears golden. Sulfide-stain resistance of the TiO2-treated, chromate-treated and untreated tinplates was evaluated using a cysteine tarnish test."

The results show that the TiO2 film is more effective in improving sulfide-stain resistance and corrosion protection property of tinplate compared with the chromate-passivation film. Moreover, the cross hatch test reveals that the TiO2-treated tinplate provides excellent adhesion to the epoxyphenolic lacquer.

Harbin Institute of Technology, China