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Coating mass (coating weight)

The mass of coating per unit surface area. The legacy glossary also used “coating weight”.

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The mass of coating per unit surface area. The legacy glossary also used “coating weight”.

When buying or selling: State the coating designation, units, test basis and whether the value covers one surface or both. Do not assume unlike coating designations are equivalent.

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Reviewed and updated 31 October 2026.

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