Title:
 Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Number:
 AMS-A-8625
Revision:
 A
Scope:
 This specification covers the requirements for six types and two classes of electrolytically formed anodic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys for non-architectural applications
   
Classification:
  
Types
Define the anodizing solution or coating
Classes
Define the dye requirement
   
Details Description Can Do
Type 1 Chromic acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from chromic acid bath Yes
Type 1B Chromic acid anozizing, low lovtage process, 22+/- 2V Yes
Type 1C Non-chromic acid anodizing, for use as a non-chromate alternative for types 1 and 1B coatings Yes
Type 2 Sulfuric acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from sulfuric acid bath Yes
Type 2B Thin sulfuric acid anodizing, for use as non-chromate alternative for Type 1 and Type 1B coatings Yes
Type 3 Hard Anodic Coatings Yes
Class 1 Non-dyed Yes
Class 2 Dyed Yes
 
Status:
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