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Process for electrolytically coloring aluminum and aluminum alloys

US4042471A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1976
Grant dateAug 16, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 3, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D11/22
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aluminum or aluminum alloy is first anodized to form an oxide film thereon. With the pores in this oxide film unsealed, the basis metal is then electrolyzed in an electrolytic solution containing at least two metallic salts and a strongly reducing compound, by use of alternating current at potentials not more than about 15 volts.

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