Alcoa — Technical Presentation (August 2013)

4 slides from Alcoa's technical presentation, August 2013

Slide 1: The EcoClean Self Cleaning Process: Super Hydrophilicity
The EcoClean™ Self Cleaning Process Super Hydrophilicity
Slide 2: EcoClean: Super Hydrophilic Surface Activated by UV Light
EcoClean™: Super Hydrophilic Surface Activated by UV Light • Titanium dioxide and water interact to create a highly water-loving (super hydrophilic) surface. Graphics courtesy of TOTO USA Inc.
Slide 3: EcoClean: Super Hydrophilic Self Cleaning Effect
EcoClean™: Super Hydrophilic Self Cleaning Effect • EcoClean has a super-hydrophilic surface – meaning it attracts water, water does not bead up rather, it spreads to form a thin film under dirt, lifting it off of the surface. • This reaction provides a self cleaning mechanism that helps buildings s
Slide 4: The EcoClean Self Cleaning Effect Helps Keep Buildings Cleaner
The EcoClean™ Self Cleaning Effect Helps Keep Buildings Cleaner • Dirt and grime around window sills, gutters, and caulk joints can greatly soil a façade • EcoClean powered by Hydrotect™ technology from TOTO, helps provide for a cleaner, lower maintenance façade - which can save money over time in m