Tripolyphosphate corrosion inhibitor was modified by functionalized graphite nanoplatelets to obtain a hybrid nanoparticle (functionalized graphite nanoplatelets-tripolyphosphate) with homogenous dispersion in epoxy coating. The effect of functionalized graphite nanoplatelets-tripolyphosphate dispersion on adhesion and anticorrosion behavior was discussed. Characterization analyses of the hybrid nanoparticle were performed by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscope, scanning electron microscope, and transmission electron microscope. Tripolyphosphate was linked to functionalized graphite nanoparticles by hydrogen bondings. Different epoxy coatings formulated with 1 wt% of functionalized graphite nanoplatelets, functionalized graphite nanoplatelets-tripolyphosphate, and tripolyphosphate were evaluated. Results showed, compared to traditional phosphate pigments, the adhesion of functionalized graphite nanoplatelets-tripolyphosphate epoxy coating and its anticorrosion behavior were significantly increased with the lowest loadings amounts.