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Hexavalent chromium compounds (chromates) have been widely used as inhibitor pigments in the formulation of anticorrosive primers. However, their high toxicity and carcinogenic effects are forcing the development of effective chromate-free organic coatings. One such alternative is the use of ion-exchangeable pigments. Studies of these pigments have not been conclusive about their anticorrosive...