Table 5. Mechanical properties of the UV-cured PUA coatings.
Properties | PUA | PUA1 | PUA2 | PUA3 | PUA4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFT (micron) | 50–60 | 55–60 | 50–60 | 50–55 | 50–60 | |
Gloss (60°) | 112.2 | 104.9 | 101.2 | 102.3 | 101.4 | |
Cross-cut adhesion | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | |
Pencil hardness | 4H | 4H | 5H | 6H | 5H | |
Scratch hardness (g) | 2100 | 2250 | 2200 | 2250 | 2350 | |
Impact resistance | Intrusion | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
Extrusion | 60 | 64 | 68 | 74 | 72 | |
Flexibility (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |