Study on film forming organo-copper polymer

Film forming organo-copper polymer was synthesized from diethanol amine. The organo-copper polymer (copper salt of polyester amide) contains long chain amide in the side group. The intermediates and the final products were characterized for chemical structure, molecular weight, copper content, curing and thermal properties of cured resin. Organo-copper polymer was used as soluble resin to formulate a coating. Mechanical strength and leaching behavior of the coating were studied. The coating was found to be self-polishing in nature.