By electrolytic action, anodyze is the process of coating or plating a metal (usually aluminum) with a protective material
to coat (a metallic surface) electrolytically with a protective or decorative oxide
To provide an extremely hard non-corrosive oxide film on the surface of aluminum, by electrolytic action The electrochemical process produces an anodic coating by conversion of aluminum into essentially aluminum oxide Appearance depends upon both the alloy involved and the surface preparation Anodic coatings may be transparent, of varying shades of silver, gray or brown, or colors may be incorporated by the use of dyes or pigments
Having a metal oxide finish as opposed to paint An anodized finish is formed by an electrolytic process in which the object to be coated serves as the anode, hence the term anodized Anodizing produces a durable semi-translucent finish in a wide range of colors with black and gold being common in audio equipment
Anodized metal has been through an electrochemical process which changes the molecular structure of the surface layer, giving it a thin, protective film In the anodization process, the metal is placed in an acid bath (at the "anode" or positive end of the electrical circuit) and an electrical current is passed through the tank This process causes a controlled oxidation of the metal's surface to occur (oxygen atoms bond to surface atoms of the metal) Aluminum is often anodized, as is magnesium, titanium, and tantalum Anodized metal has a lustrous sheen; the anodizing process can produce colorful surfaces
Forming a coating on a metal surface produced by electrochemical treatment through anodic oxidation This process may be used to increase the protective effect of aluminum's transparent natural oxide surface It may also be given a decorative coloration
(Aluminum Anodic Oxide Coating) - A process of coating aluminum by electrolytic oxidation resulting in a thin film of aluminum oxide of extreme hardness Dye-coloring is possible by impregnation during the process
Creating a hard oxide surface on aluminum parts via an electrolytic process Unsealed anodized surfaces have a porosity that makes them excellent substrates for coatings
An electrolytic oxidation process in which the surface of a metal, when anodic, is converted to a coating having desirable protective, decorative, or functional properties
Anodizing is an electrolytic process that creates an aluminum oxide layer on aluminum Although an aluminum oxide layer forms naturally on untreated aluminum, anodizing results in an oxide coating that is not only much more uniform but far harder and more corrosion resistant This anodic layer is actually part of the aluminum and does not flake off, peel off or chip It is far more durable than paint
Process by which a protective aluminum oxide layer is applied to an underlying metal using electrolysis Anodizing can create a variety of colors and special effects while providing a durable surface
(also called anodic oxidation) - A process for artificially thickening the layer of aluminum oxide on the surface of aluminum, sometimes as much as 0 001 inches thick
A process to produce an oxide film or coating on metals and alloys by electrolysis The metal to be treated is made the anode in an electrolytic cell and its surface is electrochemically oxidized Anodization can improve certain surface properties, such as corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, hardness, appearance, etc One metal very often anodized is aluminum, all the above properties improve, furthermore, since the surface film is porous, the aluminum metal can even be colored by the application of pigments or dies in the pores See also an Encyclopedia Article
A process used to improve corrosion resistance of aluminum and aluminum-based alloys The material is cleaned, then immersed in a bath of acids The metal is the positive pole, or anode, in the acid bath A current is applied and oxidation occurs After the item is rinsed, a second step or sealing treatment is applied This is also when chromate is added, resulting in various colors
This is the anti-corrosion coating given to aluminum via electrolysis Aluminum, while corrosion resistant, is not corrosion proof Anodizing can be done in a full spectrum of colours and many players use custom anodizing as a cosmetic modification to their paintmarkers A more expensive way of coloring your marker when compared to powdercoating
v. Method of coating metal for corrosion resistance, electrical insulation, thermal control, abrasion resistance, sealing, improving paint adhesion, and decorative finishing. Anodizing consists of electrically depositing an oxide film from aqueous solution onto the surface of a metal, often aluminum, which serves as the anode in an electrolytic cell. In the most common type of anodizing, which uses a 15% sulfuric acid bath, dyes can be introduced into the oxidation process to achieve a coloured surface. Aluminum thus anodized and coloured is used widely in giftware, home appliances, and architectural decoration
Anodizing is the deposition of a thin film of synthetic oxide on a light metal, such as aluminum, to prevent the further access of air to the surface, preserving the luster and preventing corrosion The article is made to anode in 3% solution of cromic acid at about 104 degrees F The voltage is gradually increased to a maximum of 50 volts and the process may take an hour Sulphuric and oxalic acid processed are also used, and the anodic film may be dyed various colors