Glossary

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NACE
National Association of Corrosion Engineers.

Neutral
A liquid which is neither acid nor alkali such as water (pH7).

Non-Drying Oil
An oil, which undergoes little or no oxidation when, exposed to air and therefore has no film forming properties.

Nonferrous
A term used to designate metals or alloys that do not contain iron. Example: brass, aluminum, and magnesium.

Nonflammable
A compound which does not burn in the presence of a flame.

Nonvolatile
The portion of the paint left after the solvent evaporates. Solids.