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Aluminium workpiece

US6368483B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2000
Grant dateApr 9, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D11/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aluminum workpiece, e.g. sheet for containerstock, having an anodic oxide film whose thickness varies from location to location on the surface, whereby interference contrast effects are visible on the surface. Aluminum foil having on a surface thereof an unsealed anodic oxide film 5-1000 nm thick which provides a clean surface with fretting resistance. A method of anodizing thin aluminum foil is also described.

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