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Method of improving the corrosion resistance of anodized aluminum at low temperatures

US5169458A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1990
Grant dateDec 8, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 2, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D11/24
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Corrosion resistance of anodized aluminum surfaces is improved by conditioning the surface with a low molecular weight (2-7 carbon atoms) alcohol, and sealing the surface with long chain (10-24 carbon atom) carboxylic acid at low temperatures below about 35-50 degrees centigrade, the alcohol being a solvent for the acid.

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