Research Article

The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance

Volume: 14 Number: 1 January 21, 2026
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The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of surface defects, known as acid burns and stop marks, formed during industrial pickling processes on the paint adhesion performance and corrosion resistance of a low-carbon steel sheet. These properties of optimally pickled, heavily pickled, and stop mark-formed surfaces were evaluated comparatively using a post-painting adhesion test (EN ISO 2409:2020) and salt spray (ASTM B117-19) tests. Findings from studies conducted within the industrial pickling range revealed satisfactory paint adhesion (Grade 0) and corrosion resistance (Grade 10) for optimally pickled and heavily pickled surfaces. The stop mark-formed surfaces exhibited excellent paint adhesion, but a slight decrease in corrosion resistance (Grade 9 after 72 hours) was observed. To more accurately assess the impact of these defects, additional tests should be conducted under more challenging and prolonged stop conditions, supported by advanced surface analysis techniques.

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Supporting Institution

This research received no external funding.

Ethical Statement

This study does not involve human or animal participants. All procedures followed scientific and ethical principles, and all referenced studies are appropriately cited.

Thanks

The author does not wish to acknowledge any individual or institution.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Material Design and Behaviors

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 21, 2026

Submission Date

September 28, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1

APA
Sen Elkoca, C. (2026). The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 14(1), 240-249. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1792680
AMA
1.Sen Elkoca C. The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance. DUBİTED. 2026;14(1):240-249. doi:10.29130/dubited.1792680
Chicago
Sen Elkoca, Candan. 2026. “The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 (1): 240-49. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1792680.
EndNote
Sen Elkoca C (January 1, 2026) The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 1 240–249.
IEEE
[1]C. Sen Elkoca, “The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance”, DUBİTED, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 240–249, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1792680.
ISNAD
Sen Elkoca, Candan. “The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14/1 (January 1, 2026): 240-249. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1792680.
JAMA
1.Sen Elkoca C. The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance. DUBİTED. 2026;14:240–249.
MLA
Sen Elkoca, Candan. “The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 14, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 240-9, doi:10.29130/dubited.1792680.
Vancouver
1.Candan Sen Elkoca. The Effect of Surface Properties Created by Industrial Pickling on Paint Adhesion Resistance and Corrosion Performance. DUBİTED. 2026 Jan. 1;14(1):240-9. doi:10.29130/dubited.1792680