Abstract: A system for introduction of digital integrity self-sensing of corrosion-protective coatings to remotely detect, locate and monitor coating barrier failure in real time to identify corrosion prone hotspots before corrosion damage of protected substrate materials occurs.

Abstract: A metallic object to be protected from corrosion, such as a steel automobile body panel, is connected to an electron source as a cathode. An electrically isolating coating is disposed on the metallic object. A blanket anode is applied onto the electrically isolating coating. The blanket anode is electrically conductive. A non-metallic electrode is connected to the blanket anode and to the electron source. Hydrogen absorbent mixtures are added to the coating. Capillary action is addressed. Damage to the blanket anode and the electrically isolating coating creates a location for electrolyte to collect to create an electrochemical cell and activate cathodic protection to prevent corrosion of the metallic object.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a system for metal corrosion protection, including a metallic object to be protected, connectable to an electron source as cathode, an electrically isolating coating disposed on at least a portion of the metallic object, an electrically conductive blanket anode applied on at least a portion of the electrically isolating coating; an electrode electrically connected to the blanket anode and connectable to the electron source. The present invention further proposes a kit for providing corrosion protection to a substrate and method thereof.