Coastal Corrosion Challenge: Test Your Knowledge on Aluminum Protection!

Posted March 18, 2025

Coastal environments can be tough on aluminum. How well do you understand the challenges and solutions for protecting metal surfaces from corrosion? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!

Each week, Metal Construction News presents a quiz about one of our latest feature articles. This week, see how well you understand the performances of aluminum coatings based on the article, “Mitigating Corrosive Conditions with High-Performance Finishes,” by Tammy Schroeder, director of marketing for Apogee Enterprises’ Architectural Framing Systems segment and its Alumicor, Linetec, EFCO, and Tubelite brands.

March 19 - Coatings Quiz #3

1. Which of the following is one of the primary variables affecting corrosion rates near the coast?

A) Salt content in the air

B) Proximity to urban areas

C) Soil pH

2. Which of the following specifications requires 2,000 hours of cyclic corrosion testing for aluminum finishes?

A) AAMA 611

B) AAMA 2506

C) AAMA 609

3. What role does the clear topcoat play in three- and four-coat painted metal systems?

A) It adds additional color to the finish

B) It protects against ultraviolet, humidity, and chemical attack

C) It makes the aluminum less resistant to corrosion

If you are human, leave this field blank.

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