Anodising of light alloys
A. Yerokhin, University of Sheffield,UK,
R.H.U. Khan, University of Birmingham,UK
Abstract:
Light metals and alloys can form native oxide films on their surfaces that offer only limited protection to surface degradation. Anodising refers to electrochemical anodic oxide film formation; it is one of the most popular methods to increase wear- and corrosion-resistance of light alloys, especially under light loads. Anodic films are most commonly applied to protect aluminium alloys and are discussed here in detail; magnesium and titanium alloys can also be anodised, which is described at the end of this chapter. Anodised light alloys have been exploited in a wide range of industrial sectors such as automotive, ...
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