Which of the following components generally evaporate in the organic coating?

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  1. Additives
  2. Binder
  3. Pigments
  4. Solvents

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Option 4 : Solvents
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Concept:

Organic coatings are made up of binders, pigments, additives, and solvents. Among these, solvents are the only components that generally evaporate after application.

Detailed Explanation:

1. Binders: These are film-forming agents that hold pigment particles together and provide adhesion to the substrate. They remain on the surface and do not evaporate.

2. Pigments: These are solid particles used to give color, opacity, and specific properties like UV or corrosion resistance. They also do not evaporate.

3. Additives: Added in small quantities to modify coating properties (e.g., drying, flow, gloss). They mostly stay in the film and do not evaporate.

4. Solvents: These are volatile liquids used to dissolve binders and adjust viscosity for easy application. After the coating is applied, solvents evaporate, leaving behind a solid film of binder, pigment, and additives.

Example: When you apply paint, the smell comes from evaporating solvents. As these evaporate, the paint dries and hardens into a protective layer.

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