Water

Water plays a decisive role in surface technology and is used in various processes as a solvent, cleaning medium and reaction partner. Due to its chemical properties and availability, water is a versatile material in surface technology.

In many surface treatment processes, water is used as a solvent to dilute coating materials such as varnishes, paints and coatings and to apply them to the surfaces to be treated. It also serves as a carrier medium for various chemical additives and auxiliary substances that can improve the adhesion, drying and durability of coatings.

In addition, water is often used in surface technology as a cleaning medium to remove impurities, oils, grease and other residues from surfaces before coatings are applied. High purity water, such as demineralized or demineralized water, is often used to ensure that the treated surfaces are free of any contaminants that could affect the quality of the coating.

Another important aspect is the use of water as a reaction partner in various chemical processes that take place in surface technology. For example, water baths or steam cleaning processes are used to activate or passivate surfaces in order to improve the adhesion and resistance of coatings.

Overall, water is an indispensable material in surface technology that fulfills a variety of functions, from the dilution of coating materials to the cleaning and activation of surfaces. Through the targeted use of water, the quality and performance of surface coatings can be optimized in various industrial applications.