This book describes the theory and practice of anodizing and electrolytic coloring of aluminum. Every effort has been made to present the process sequence in user-friendly form, especially for engineers and technicians new to the field. Also described are some functional applications involving composite coatings with plated metals.
Includes a CD ROM featuring a database that contains over 8000 records (literature abstracts and patents from around the globe), covering all aspects of the surface treatment of aluminum. Requires Windows 95 or later version. In addition, the CD ROM also includes a picture gallery (in Adobe Acrobat® PDF format) showing examples of colored aluminum mainly in architectural applications and giving an indication of the range of colors available.
Introduction to the Basics of Aluminum Anodizing * Aluminum Alloys for Anodizing * Optimizing Pretreatment * Some Properties of Anodic Oxides Formed on Aluminum * Anodizing—Practical Comments * Methods of Coloring Anodized Aluminum * Principles and Background of Electrolytic Coloring of Anodized Aluminum * Importance of Efficient Rinsing in Anodizing * Sealing Processes for Anodized Aluminum * Practical Aspects of Electrolytic Coloring * Electrolytic Coloring Treatments * Interaction with Electrophoretic Coating * Combined Anodizing and Metal Deposition * Thermal Absorbance of Anodized Coatings * Anodized Finishes for Selective Solar Absorbers * Magnetic Properties of Anodized Coatings * Lubricity of Anodized Aluminum Coatings * Performance of Other Metals Deposited onto Anodized Aluminum * Electroless Nickel Deposition over Anodized Coatings
