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Electrobrightening process for aluminum alloys

US5616231A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1996
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25F3/20
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aluminum alloy articles are electrobrightened in an acidic solution containing phosphoric acid, water, and suspended mineral particles. The solution preferably also contains sulfuric acid. Aluminum alloy sheet electrobrightened in the solution has a less directional appearance when the suspended mineral particles are present.

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