A specialist coatings provider has expanded its capabilities with the launch of a new high-performance, metal-free solution for the nuclear power industry.
Anotec, part of the Anochrome Group, now offers the application of Graphite-Modified Primer PA210, a uniquely formulated coating designed for high-integrity, low-contamination environments.
PA210 delivers excellent corrosion protection alongside high-temperature resilience, electrical conductivity and lubricity.
Material reliability and contamination control are essential within the nuclear industry, with coatings used on structural steelwork, containment vessels and handling systems required to perform reliably under demanding temperature and operational conditions. Coatings must not introduce impurities that could become radioactive or compromise operational cleanliness.
Traditional primers often contain metallic pigments or additives that can present risks in such environments, but PA210 is entirely free from metal derivatives, instead using graphite black pigment to deliver the performance needed in clean-condition applications.
Mark Smith, Assistant General Manager of Anotec, said: “Few industries place greater emphasis on materials than nuclear power generation.
“When exposed to the high temperatures common in nuclear operations, the organic binder of PA210 safely decomposes, leaving a stable graphite residue that poses no contamination risk – a property that has made it the only primer in Western Europe approved for application on steel destined for use inside a nuclear reactor.
“Our focus is on coatings that perform reliably in the most demanding environments. PA210 exemplifies that philosophy – it offers the clean integrity that the nuclear sector demands while providing flexibility for other high-technology industries.”
Graphite is renowned for its exceptional thermal stability, lubricity and electrical conductivity. These attributes make it a valuable material in environments where static charge, heat concentration, or friction can present significant operational hazards.
As well as the nuclear industry, PA210 can be utilised in aerospace, defence, energy, marine and offshore.