Anodizing and inorganic black coloring of aluminum alloys for space applications

• Published in: Metal finishing Vol. 95; no. 12; pp. 14,16,18 - 14,16,20
• Main Authors: Sharma, A.K., Bhojraj, H., Kaila, V.K., Narayanamurthy, H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.12.1997
• Subjects: Aerospace applications; Aluminum alloys; Ammonium compounds; Anodic oxidation; Cobalt compounds; Electrolytes; Infrared radiation; Solar absorbers; Sulfuric acid; Temperature control

Aluminum anodizing is the subject of intensive research because of its immense technological importance in the aerospace, building, and electronics industries. The studies reported in this article are aimed at developing a simple process of anodizing and inorganic black coloring for aerospace applic...