Microplasmic Coating Shows High Resistance to Wear, Heat and Corrosion
TBMG-2280
10/01/1999
- Content
The process of anodizing, or controlled oxidation, of aluminum and aluminum alloys is more than seven decades old. The primary intent of anodizing aluminum and aluminum-alloy parts is to protect the highly reactive surface against corrosion in aqueous environments, such as humid air and sea water. Because the anodic coating can be produced in a variety of colors, painted anodized parts are used in architectural applications. Furthermore, because the anodization process produces a hard ceramic coating, many times harder than that of the substrate from which it is formed, anodic coatings are also used to protect aluminum parts from abrasion, especially sand abrasion.
- Citation
- "Microplasmic Coating Shows High Resistance to Wear, Heat and Corrosion," Mobility Engineering, October 1, 1999.