anodizing
Sign in to saveAlso known as anodized aluminum, anodized, Alumite or anodize, anodising, anodization, anodisation
right|thumb|These carabiners have an anodized aluminium surface that has been dyed; they are made in many colors.
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- History
- Aluminium
- Process
- Desmut
- Electrolysis
- Dual-finishing
- Widely used specifications
- Chromic acid (Type I)
- Sulfuric acid (Type II & III)
- Organic acid
- Phosphoric acid
- Borate and tartrate baths
- Plasma electrolytic oxidation
- Other metals
- Magnesium
- Niobium
- Stainless steel
- Tantalum
- Titanium
- Zinc
- Dyeing
- Sealing
- Cleaning
- Environmental impact
- Mechanical considerations
- See also
- References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- External links
right|thumb|These carabiners have an anodized aluminium surface that has been dyed; they are made in many colors.
Anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts.
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