Iran-Made Nanocoatings Increase Lifespan of Radiators
According to the Information Center of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, an Iranian company has used highly thin thickness zirconium nanocoatings on the surface of the radiators which enjoy special properties like proper adhesion and greater corrosion resistance.
The body of radiators is made of metals including aluminum, steel, copper and cast iron. One of the important points in their use is the possibility of destruction and erosion of the body due to contact with water and moisture; therefore, phosphate or chromate coating, two types of hazardous materials to the environment, are used to prevent the wear of radiators and increase their resistance to rust and erosion.
The Iranian company uses fully harmless and environmentally friendly materials based on nanoceramic coatings.
Iran has made nanotechnology a priority in recent years, achieving lots of success. In January 2022, the nanotechnology research website StatNano ranked Iran as fourth in the world in nanotechnology publications.
“The number of scientific articles is deemed a significant parameter for measuring and comparing scientific development,” read the StatNao report.
China was atop the rankings, followed by the United States, India and Iran.
Some other entities have also recognized Iranian contributions to the field. In February 2022, the American Institute of Physics published a scholarly article on the use of nanomaterials for cancer treatment by Iranian scientists.
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