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NOT MEASUREMENT
I SENSITIVE
MIL-A-8625F
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1-0September 1993
SUPERSEDING
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MILITARY
SPECIFICATION

ANOC)ICCOATINGS FOR ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUMALLOYS “

This spec!ffcatlon Is approved for use by all Departments

and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for SIX types and
two classes of electrolyticallyformed anodic coatings on aluminum and
aluminum alloys for non-architecturalapplications (see 6.1).

1.2 Classification. The anodic coating Types and Classes covered by this
specification are as specified herein (see 6.2 and 6.21):

1.2.1 Types

Type I - Chromic acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from

chromic acid bath (see 3.4.1)
Type IB - Chromic acid anodizing, low voltage process, 22~ 2V,
(see 3.4.1)
Type IC - Non-chromic acid anodizing, for use as a non-chromate
alternative for Type I and 16 coatings (see 3.4.1 and 6.1.2)
Type II - Sulfuric acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from
sulfurlc acid bath (see 3.4.2)
Type 116 - Thin sulfuric acid anodizing, for use as a non-chromate
alternative for Type I and 16 coatings (see 3.4.2 and 6.1.2)
Type III - Hard Anod\c Coatings (see 3.4.3)

1.2.2 Classes.

:Class 1 - Non-dyed (see 3.5.)

Class 2 -Dyed (see 3.6.)

Benefic~al comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any

pertinent data which may be of use In Improving this document should be
addressed to: Commanding Officer, Naval Alr Warfare Center Aircraft
Dlvlsion Lakehurst, Code SR3, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5100, by using the
self-addressed Standardlzatlon Document Improvement Proposal (00 Form ?426)
appearlnq at the end of this document or by letter.

AMSC N/A AREA MFFP

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution Is unlimited.

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents,

2.1.1 Speciflcattonsand standards. The followlng speclflcatlonsand

standards form a part of this document to the extent speclfled herein. Unless u
otherwise speclfled, the issues of these documents are those l~sted h the
issue of the I)epartmentof Defense Index of Specificationsand Standards
(0001SS) and supplement thereto, cited In the solicitation.
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SPECIFICATIONS

MILITARY

MIL-P-23377 - Primer Coating, Epoxy-Polyamide,Chemical and Solvent

Resistant
MIL-C-81706 - Chemical Conversion Materials for Coating Alumlnum and
Aluminum Alloys
MIL-P-85582 - Primer Coatings: Epoxy, Waterborne

FEDERAL

QQ-A-250/4 - Aluminum Alloy 2024, Plate and Sheet

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-sTD-141 - Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials: Methods

For Sampltng and Testing
FED-STD-151 - Metals; Test Methods

MILITARY

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables For Inspect~on By Attribute

(Unless otherulse Indicated, copies of federal and military specifications and

standards are available from DODSSP-Customer Service, Standardlzatlon Documents
Order Desk, 700 Robblns Avenue, Building 4D, Phlladelphla, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2 Non-Government publications. The followtng documents form a part of

this-documentto the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise speclfled, the
~ssues of the documents which are DOD adopted are those llsted In the Issue of
the 0001SS cited In the solicitation. Unless otherwise speclfled, the issues
of documents not llsted In the DODISSare the issues of the documents cited fn
the sollcltatlon (see 6.2).

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTH)

ASTM B 117 Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

ANSI/ASTM B 137 = Height of Coating on Anod~cally Coated Aluminum,
Measurefnentof
ASTM B 244 - Thickness of Anodic Coatings on Alumlnum and of Other
Nonconductive Coatings on Nonmagnetic Basis Metals
with Eddy Current Instruments, Measurement of
ASTMD 822 - Light and Water Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type)
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related
Products, Standard Practice for Operating
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ASTMD 2244 - Color D“lfferencesof OpaquOflter~alsi

.,. , J Instrumental
Evaluation of
ASTMG 23 - Standard Practice for Opera$@g Light Exposure Apparatus
(Carbon-Aic Type) bllthandllf’thoutWater for Exposure of
Non-metallic Materials
ASTMG26 - Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Xenon-Arc Type) With
and bllthoutIlaterfor Exposure of Non-metalllc materials

(Application for cop~es should be addressed to the American Society for

Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Phlladelphla, PA 19103.) .
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2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of
this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes
precedence. Nothing In this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and
regulat~ons unless a speclflc exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS
3.{ Materials. The materials used shall be such as to produce coatings
which meet the requirements of this specification.

3.1.1 Base metal. The base metal shall be free from surface defects,
caused by machining, cutting, scratching, polishlng, buffing, roughening,
bending, stretching, deforming, rolling, sandblasting,vaporblastlng, etching,
heat treatment condltlon, alloy chemtstry Imbalance and inclusions, that will
cause coated test panels or parts to fafl any of the requirements of this
specification. The base metal shall be subjected to cleaning, etching,
anodlzlng and seallng procedures as necessary to yteld coatings meeting all
requirementsof th!s specification.

3.2 Equipment and processes. The equipment and processes employed shall
be such as to produce coatings which meet the requirements of th~s
specification.-Unless otherwise specified In the contract, purchase order or
applicable drawfng (see 6.2), process operating conditions shall be at the
option of the supplfer.

3.3 General.

3.3.1 Anodlztng of parts and assemblies.

3.3.1.1 Anodlzlng of parts. Unless otherwise specified in the contract,

purchase ortieror
, ap@Jicable
,, dr$u?fig(see’6:2), parts shall be anodized after
al? heat treatment,~.
machining, ~e?dlr!g?formingand
. perforating have been
completed. !
3.3.1.2 Anod~zhd of assemb~ies. ‘Unlessotherwise speclfled In the
contract, purchase”brderor applicable drawi%g, anodic coatings shall not be
applied to-assembltes whtch’will’entrapthe’electrolyte In joints or recesses
(components shall be anodized separately prior to assembly). Nhen anodlzlng
of assemblies is authorized by the;coit~actj purchase,orderor applicable
drawing, the proce,sslng,fflet~od
used ’s~all not result in subsequent damage to
(Type I or”IA coatings shall be used
the assembly from electrolyte entraprnent[
unless another coating Type Is specl,fied). Assemblies which contain
non-aluminumparts such as steel, brass or organic substances, which would be
attacked by pretreatment or anodizing solutlons or would prevent un{form
formation of the anodlc coating, shall not be anodized as assemblies, unless
the non-aluminum surfaces are masked or electrically insulated In a manner
which produces anodlc coatings meeting the requirements of this specification.

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3.3.1.2 Anodtzlng of complex .shapes. Hhen anodizing complex shapes which

uIII entrap the electrolyte in recesses, the processing method used shall not
result in subsequent damage to the part from electrolyte entrapment (Type I or
1A coatings shall be used unless another coating Type Is speclfled).

3.3.2 Handllng and cleanlnq. Parts shall be so handled during all

pretreatment, anodizing and post treatments that mechanical damage or
contaminationwI1l be avoided. Parts shall be free of all forefgn substances,
oxides and soils, such as greases, oIL pafnt and welding flux< Parts shall
have oxide and other interfering films removed by the use of pr~per cleanlng
~rocedures so as to be clean and have water break free surfaces. Abrasfves
contatntng Iron, such as steel wool, Iron oxide rouge and steel wire, whfch
maY become embedded in the metal and accelerate corrosion of alumlnum and
alfimlnumalloys. are prohibited as a means of mechanical cleanlng, prtor to
anodlzlng. If special cleaning requirements are required they shall be
spectfled In the contract or purchase order (see 6.2).

3.3.3 Reflective surfaces. When spectffed In the contractor purchase

order (see 6.2), parts fabricated to produce a highly reflective surface shall
be chemically or electrochemically brightened, prior to anodlc coating (see
6.9).

3.3.4 Touch UP (mechanlcd d~maqe and contact marks). Unless otherwise

specified (see 6.2), mechanically damaged areas from which the anodlc coating
has been removed without damage to the part may be touched up us~ng chemical
conversionmaterials approved on QPL-81706 for Class 1A coatings and the
applicablemethod of application. Touch up shall apply only to inadvertent
mechanical damage such as scratch marks. For Type HI coatings, touch up
shall only be allowed In areas which will not be subjected to abrasion (see
6.1.1). The mechanically damaged area(s) shall not exceed 5 percent of the
total anodized area of the Item or touch up shall not be permitted. Hhen
specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2), contact marks shall be
touched up using the above method required for mechanical damage.

3.4 Coatings. Conventional anodic coatings as specified in the contract,

purchase order or applicable drawings (see 6.2), shall be prepared by any
process or operation to produce the specified coating on alumlnum and alumlnum
alloys.

3.4.1 Type I, 16, and IC coatings. Type I and lB coatings shall be the
result of treatinlgalumlnum and alumtnum alloys electrolytically in a bath
contaWng chromic acid to produce a unl@rrn anodlc coa.tlngon the metal
surface. Type IC coatings shall be the result of treating aluminum and
aluminum alloys electrolytically In a bath containing mineral or mixed
mineral/organicactds (non-chromic acid) to produce a uniform anodic coating
on the metal surfac,e. Uqless otherwise spec~fied In the contract, purchase
order or applicable drawing, Type I coatings shall not be a,ppliedto alumlnum
alloys with a nqninal copper content in excess of 5.0 percent; nornl,nalsilicon
contents in excess of 7.0 percent; or when the total allowable contents of
nominal alloying element; exceed 7.5 percent. Heat treatable alloyiwhlch are
to receive a Type X, IB, or IC coating shall be In the required temper
obtained by heat treatment, such as -T4, -T6, or 773, prior toanod~zlng.

3.4.1.1 Type IC coatings. Type IC coatings provide a non-chromate

alternative to Type I and 16 coatings. Unless approved.by the procuring
activity, substitutionof a Type IC coattng where Type I or 16 Is specified u’
shall be prohibited.

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3.4.2 Type II and 116 coatings. Type II and IIE$~coathgs shall be,the
result of treating alumlnum and aluml’numalloys elect’rOlyt-~cally
In a bath
containing sulfuric acid to produce a“unlforrnanod!c coating on the metal
surface. Heat treatable alloys shall be In the requ~,qedtemper obtained by
heat treatment, such as -T4, -T6, or T73, prior toanodfzing.

3.4.2.1 Type 116 coatings. Type 116 coatings provide a non-chromate

alternative to Type I and IB coatings. Unless approved by the procuring
activity, substitutionof a Type HB coating where Type I or 16 Is spec~fled
shall be prohibited.
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3.4.3 Type III coatlnqs. Type III coattngs shall be the result of
treating aluminum and aluminum alloys electrolytically to produce a uniform
anodic coating on the metal surface. Type III coatings shall be prepared by
any process operation to produce a heavy dense coat.lngof speclfled th~ckness
on alumlnum alloys (see 3.7.2.1). Unless otherwise specified In the contract,
purchase order or applicable drawing, Type III coatings shall not be applled
to aluminum alloys with a nominal copper content h excess of 5 percent or a
nominal silicon content in excess of 8.0 percent. Alloys with a nominal
silicon content higher than 8.0 percent may be anodized subject to approval of
the procuring activity. Heat treatable alloys shall be in a temper obtained
by heat treatment, such as -T4, -T6, or T73, prior to anodizing.

3.5 Class 1. bJhenclass 1 is specified in the contract or purchase order,

(see 6.2), the anodic coating shall not be ,dyedor pigmented,. Any natural
coloration resulting from anodic treatmentwith the various alloy compostttons
shall not be considered coloration. The characteristic color imparted by the
seallng process shall also be considered as non-dyed.

3.6 Class 2. bJhenclass 2 Is specified in the contract or purchase order

u (see 6.2), the anodic coating shall be uniformly dyed or pigmented by exposure
to a solution of a suitable type dye or stain. The color on wrought alloys
shall be uniform. Cast alloys may exhlblt dye bleed-out or lackof color (or
color uniformity) associated-with-theInherent porosity of the casting. The
dyes and pigments used shall not be damaging to the anodlccoatlngs.

3.6.1 Dye color. When dyed or pigmented coathgs are required, the color
and color uniformity requirements shall be as specified on the contract
purchase order or applicable drawing (see 6.2).

3.6.1.11 Castlnq alloys. Dyed casting Alloys may show a slight lack of
color uniformity. The degree of non+~lformlty that Is acceptable shal be
established by the procuring actlvlty fsee 6.21. ‘ .

3.7 Detail requirements.

3.7.1 Twes I, IB,’IC, II, and IIB coatings.

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3.7.1.1 Wetqht of coating. Prior to:dy.ehg or Sealing, Type I, IB, IC,
II, and IIB coatings shall meet the coating weight requirements of Table I
when tested In accordance with 4.5.2 (see 6.10,6).

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TABLE I. Types I, IB, ICI 11, and IIB unsealed anod!c coating wetqhts.

I I

I Coating Type
I Coating Height (mg/ft2)

I 1 and IB
IC 1/
II
200 minimum
200 minimum- 700 maximum
1000 minimum
I IIB 200m10imum - 1000 maxlnfum
~J - Coating weights over 700mg/ft2 may be used if speclfled.
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h the contract or purchase order (see 6.1.2 and 6.2).

3.7.1.2 Corrosion resistance. After exposure to the salt spray test

specified In 4.5.3, specimens shall be visually examined to determtne that all
of the following conditions are met:

a. Test specimens shall show no more than a total of 15 Isolated pits

(see 6.19), none larger than 0.031 Inch in diameter, in a total of 150
square inches of test area grouped from five or more test pieces. Areas
within 0.062 Inch from tdentlflcatlonmarkings, edges and electrode contact
marks remalnlng after processing shall be excluded.

b. Test specimens shall show no more than 5 isolated pits, none larger
than 0.031 inch in diameter, In a total of 30 square tnches from one or
more test pieces. Areas wlthln 0.062 inch from Identfficatlonmarkings,
edges and electrode contact marks remaining after processing shall be +
excluded.

c. In add!tlon to the requirements in (a) and (b) above, Type I and 16

test specimens shall not exhibit patchy dark gray areas (spots, streaks,
or marks).

3.7.1.3 Light fastness resistance. Class 2, dyed anodic coatings, shall

show no more fading or discoloration than would be equivalent to a Delta (E)
value of 3 when subjected to the light fastness resistance test (see 4.5.4),
unless otherwise speclfled In the contract or purchase order (see 6.2). Light
fastness resistance shall be determined only when specified in the contract. .
purchase order or applicable drawing (see 6.2).

3.7.1.4 Paint adhesion. Hhen tested In accordance with 4.5.6, no

intercoat separation shall occur between the paint system and the anodlc
coating or between the anodlc coathg and the base metal. Paint adhesion
shall be determined only when speclfled in the contract, purchase order or
applicable drawing (see 6.2).

3.7.2 Type III coatlnqs.

3.7.2.1 Thickness of coatinq. Unless otherwise spec~fied in the contract,

purchase order, or applicable drawifig(see 6.2), the nodnalth!ckness of”the
coating shall be 0.002 inch (2 roils)(see 6.16, 6.17 and 6.10 through 6.10.5).
Unless otherwise speclfled, the thickness of the coatfng shall not vary by
more than * 20 percent for coatings up to 0.002 inches thick (2 rolls)when
tested in accordance with 4.5.1. Coatings over 0.002 Inches (2 rolls)shall
not vary by more than * 0.0004 hches (0.4 roils)in thickness. A typical Type
III coating thickness range !s shown fn Table IV.

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3.7.2.1.1 Weiclhtofcoatlnq. The coatfng weight may be determined In lleu

of the coatlnu thickness (see 3.7.2.1), at the option of the procuring
actlvlty. Un~ealed Type III coatings shall have a mtnlmum coatlngwelghtof
4320 miil\grams per square foot for every 0.001 fnch of coating when tested In
accordance with 4.5.2 (see 6.2).
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3.7.2.2 Abrasion resistance. When tested In accordance with 4.5.5,
unsealed Type 111 coatings shall provide a hard abrasion resistant ffnish as
speclfled herein (see 6.17). The anod~c coattng shall have a maximum wear
Index of3.5 mg/1000 cycles on alumlnum alloys having a copper contentzof 2
percent or higher (see 6.13). The wear Index for all other alloys shall not
exceed 1.5 mg/1000 cycles.

3.8 Sealinq.

3.8.1 Types I, 16, IC, II, and IIB. All Types I, IB, IC, II, and IIB
anodfc coatlnm shall be completely sealed, unless otherwise speclfled In the
contract, pur;hase order or applicable drawing (see 6.2). They shall be
sealedln accordance with 3.8.1.1 or 3.8.1.2 as applicable. If wetting agents
are used they shall be of the non-ionic type.

3.8.1.1 Class 1. Hhen class 1 is specified, sealing shall be

accomplished by immersion in a sealing medium such as a 5 percent aqueous
solutlon of sodium or potassium bichromate (PH 5.0 to 6.0) for 15 minutes at
90”C to 100*C (194°F to 212*F), in boiling deionized water, cobalt or nickel
acetate, or other suitable chemical solutlons (see 6.15).

3.8.1.2 Class 2. When class 2 Is specified, sealing shall be accomplished

after dyeing by immersion in a seallng medium, such as a hot aqueous solution
containing 0.5 percent nickel or cobalt acetate (pH 5.5 to 5.8), bolllng
b’ detonlzed water, duplex sealing with hot aqueous solutlons of nickel acetate
and sodium bichromate (see 6.11), or other suitable chemical solutions.

3.8.2 Type IIL Type III coatings shall not be sealed where the main
functlonof application Is to obtain the max!mum degree of abrasion or wear
reslstanceo Hhere Type III coatings are used for exter~or non-mainta~ned
applications requiring corros~on resistance but permitting reduced abrasion
resistance, the contract or purchase order shall specify that sealing R
required. Seallng for such Type 111 coatings shall be accomplished by
immersion in a medium, such as bollhgdelonfzed water, In a hot aqueous 5
percent sodium dlchromate solution,:In ajhot aqueous solution contaln~ng
nickel or cobalt acetate or other suitable chemical solutions (see 6.2). Nhen
Type III coatings are provided unsealed, parts shall be thoroughly rinsed in
cold, clean water and dried after anodizfng.
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3.9 Ohnensions of coated’art\~cles.~:lArtlclesor parts shall comply with
the dimensional requirements ofltheapp
llcable,d!rawings after appl~catlon of
the anodfc coating (see 6.1OJ). (!ForInterference In close fits of parts or
assemblies see 6.10.5).

3.10 Toxicity. The coatings and e?ectrlcal/chemical processes used to

develop these anodlc coatings shallhave no adverse effect on the health of
personnel when used for their Intended purp,oses. Questtons pertinent to thfs
effect shall be referred by the contracting actlvlty to the appropriate
departmental medical service who will act as an advisor to the contracting
u agency.

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3.11 Palntlng/coatln~. Palntlng/coatingoperations shall be performed as

soon as pract~cal after the anodizfng process on clean coatings. If parts
require storage prior to palntlng/coating, they shall be stored In a manner
that wI1l avo!d contamination. If the parts become contaminated, they shall
be cleaned In a manner that will not be detrimental to the anodlc coatlngor
the base metal (see 6.3).

3.12 Dyeing or colorln$ Anodic coatings shall not be allowed to dry

before dyeing or colorlng. Items to be dyed or colored should be preferably
coated by the Type II anodlzhg treatment (see 6.12). Dyed or colored
coatings shall not be allowed to remain In rinse waters for more than 5
minutes before sealing.

3.13 Workmanship. Except for touch up areas In accordance with 3.3.4 and
as noted below, the applled anodic coating shall be continuous, smooth,
adherent, uniform in appearance, free from powdery areas, loose films, breaks,
scratches and other defects which will reduce the serviceabilityof anodized
parts or assembles. Differences in anodic coating appearance resulting from
inherent base metal differences h a component such as the presence of welds,
components containing cast and machined surfaces, and differences tn grain
size within a forging shall not be cause to reject the anodic coating unless
otherwise specified In the contract or purchase order (see 6.2). Slight
discolorationfrom dripping or rundown of the sealing solutlon from designed
crevices in a component shall be allowed.

3.13.1 Contact marks. The size and number of contact marks shall be at a
minimum consistent with qood practice (see 6.14). If a specific location for
contact marks is desired; the-location shall be specified-on the contract or
purchase order (see 6.2).

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responslb!lityfor Inspection. Unless otherwise specified In the

contract or purchaseorder, th@ contractor Is responsible for the performance
of all inspectionrequirements (examlnatlons and tests) as spectfled herein.
Except as otherulse specified ~n the contract or purchase order, the
contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the
performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless
disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the rtght to perform
any of the InspectIons set forth h the specificationwhere such InspectIons
are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed
requirements.

4.1.1 Respons~billtyfor compliance. All Items must meet all recfulrements

of Section 3. The InspectIon set forth In this specification shall become a
partof the contractor’soverall inspection system or quality program. The
absence of any Inspection requirements In the specification shall not relleve
the contractorof the responslbilityof ensuring that all products or supplies
submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirementsof the
contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an
acceptable pract!ce to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this
does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or
actual, nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material.

4.2 Classificationof !nspection. The inspection requirements specified

herein are classified as follows:

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a. Process control lnspectl~n (see 4.3).

b. Quality conformance Inspection (see 4.4).
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4.3 Process control Inspection. ‘-1

‘w 4.3.1 Process control document (PCD). The anodtzer shall develop,

maintain, and adhere to a-PCD describing the anodizing process and procedures
used to meet the requirements of this specification. As a minimum, the PCD
shall describe the following:
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-All steps in the processing sequence.

-Ranges for hnmersfon time and temperature for each step in the process.
-Chemical constituents used and allowable solution control ranges to be
used for solut~on analysls (see 4.3.2) for each stepW’i the process.
-Ranges for temperature, current density and anodizing the (or voltage
ramps and hold times) as applled to individual alloys or alloy series.

4.3.2 Solutlon analysts. Solutlon analysis shall be performed on all the

processing solutlons h the anodlzlng llneto determine If the solution
controls ire within the acceptable ranges established In the PCD (see-4.3.1).
Solution analysis shall be performed at least once every two weeks unless
procurfng activity. The processor shall malntatn a
otherwise specified byv’t~,e
record of the history of each processing bath, showing all chemicals OF
treatment solutions added to the baths and the results of all chemical
analysis performed. Upon request of the procuring activity, such records, as
well as reports of the test results, shall be made available. These records
shall be maintained for not less than one year after completion of the
contract or purchase order.

4.3.3 Process control tests. To assure continuous control of the process,

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specimens shall be tested tn accordance with Table II. Process control tests
are conducted to determine conformance of the anodic coatings with the
requirementsof this specification and are acceptable as evidence of the
properties being obtained with the equipment and procedures employed.

4.3.3.1 Frequency of’the process control tests. Process control tests

shall be conducted at least once every month. In addlt~on, the intervals
between each monthly test ’shallnot exceed35 days. .If production in
accordance with this s~eclflcatlon IS not performedfor a period of one month
or longer; processcontrol tests shall be conducted at the start of production.
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TABLE II. Process control tests.

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IWnberof Paraqraph
Test Applicable spectmens Specimen :’ ~ Test
Type to be tested Preparation Requirement Method
Coating I, IB, IC, II, IIB “3 4.3.3.2.1 3.7.1.1 4.5.2
welqht III / 4.3.3.2.1 3.7.2.1.1 4.5.2
Coating III+] ; ‘3 4.3.3?02;.2 ~ 3.7.2.1 4.5.1
thickness .. .. ,: , ,
Corrosion I, IB, It,”II, IIB 5 4.3*3.2.3 3.7.1.2 4.5.3
resistance (minimum)
Light I, IB, IC, 11, 116 3 4.3.3.2.3 3.7.1.3 4.5.4
fastness Class 2 only
.. Abrasion 111 2 4.3.3.2.4 3.7.2.2 4.5.5
w’ resistance
~/ For Type 111 coatings, the coating weight may be chosen in lieu of the
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4.3.3.2 process control test specimens. Production parts shall be used

for process control ~nspectlon provtded they can be adapted to the applicable
test. If the production parts can not be adapted to a particular test, test
panels shall be used. At the optlonof the supplier, test panels shall be
composed of either 2024-T3 per QQ-A-250/4 or the alloy representing the
largest percent of work anodized during the monthly process control period. M
Hhenever possible, the specfmen panels shall be anodized with an actual
production run. Additional details for the specimen panels shall be as
specified in 4.3.3.2.1 through 4.3.3.2.4.

4.3.3.2.1 Test specimens for coattng weight. Coating weight shall be

determined on undyed and unsealed production parts or specimen panels (see
4.3.3.2). Mhen specimen panels are used, they shall have a mlnlmumwldthof 3
Inches, a mlnlmum length of 3 Inches, and a mlnlmum nominal thickness of 0.032
Inches.

4.3.3.2.2 Test specimens for coating thickness. Coating thickness shall

be determined on Type III production parts or spectmen panels (see 4.3.3.2).
Hhen specimen panels are used, they shall have a minimum width of 3 Inches, a
mlnlmum length of 3 Inches, and a minimum nominal thickness of 0.032 tnches.

4.3.3.2.3 Test specimens for corrosion and light fastness resistance.

Corros~on res~stance shall be determined on dyed (Class 2 only) and sealed
production parts or specimen panels (see 4.3.3.2). Light fastness testing Is
performed onlyon dyed (Class 2) coatings and only when specified (see 6.2).
Hhen specimen panels are used, they shall have a mlnlmum width of 3 inches, a
minimum length of 10 Inches, and a minimum nominal thickness of 0.032 inches.

4.3.3.2.4 Test specimens for abrasion resistance. Abrasion resistance

shall be determined on Type 111 production parts or specltnenpanels (see
4.3.3.2). Hhen specimen panels are used, they shall have a wtdth of 4 fnches, #
a length Of 4 inches, and a minimum nominal thickness of 0.063 Inches.

4.3.4 Failure. Failure to conform to any of the process control

requirements specifted tn Table II shall result In Immedtate halt of
production. The reason for failure shall be determined and corrected before
production resumes. All traceable work from the time the failed process
control specimens were anodized to the time when production was halted shall
be re$ected unless otherwise speclf~ed by the contracting off~cer. Traceable
work shall be defined as all work in which the location is know. Process
control testing shall be performed at the start of production.

4.4 Qual~ty conformance (ie. lot acceptance) inspection. Quality

conformance tnspectlon shall consist of-tilw-al(see 4.4.2.1) and dlmens!onal
(see4.4.2.2) examlnattons.(see 6.2.1). bihenspecified in the contractor
purfhase order (see 6.2), quality conformance InspectIon shall also Include
paint adhesion testing In accordance with 4.5L6.

4.4.1 Lot. A lot shall consist of all Items of the same part number
anodized Ifihe same tank using the same process and of the same coating type
and class offered for acceptance at one time. In addition, the lot size shall
not exceed the number of Items processed in one shtft.

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4.4.z Sampl\nq for vlsuahand d~menslonal ekarn$natlons. Samples for

visual and dimensional examinations “(see’4.4.2-.land’4.4.2.2) shall be
selected from each lot of anodized parts in accorda~ce with the provisions of
MIL-STD-105, InspectIon Level 11. The acceptancecrriteria shall be as
specified In the contract or purchase order (see 6.2 and 6.20). If no
“v acceptance cr~teria Is specified, the crl”teriaglvem In 6.20 shall be used.
.. .
4.4.2.1 Visual examination. Samples selected In accordance with 4.4.2
shall be inspected and visually examined for compliance with 3.13 after
anod!zlng, seallng and dyeing (tf applicable). .

4.4.2.2 Dimensional examdnatlon. Samples, seJected in accordance with

4.4.2, shall be dimensionally \nspected for compliance with 3.9, unless
otherwise specified by the procur~ng activity (see 6.10.5).

4.4.3 Sampling for paint adhesion testing. Hhen the paint adhesion test
is s~ec~fied (see 4.4), two test panels shall be tested In accordance with
4.5.6 to determine conformance to”3.7.1.4. The test panels shall be 3 Inches
\nwidth by 10 Inches In length with a minimum nominal thickness of 0.032
inches. Unless otherwise spedfled, the test-panels shall be composed of
either 2024-T3 per mA-250/4 or the predoinlnafit alloy In the lot from which
the paint adheston test is required to be performed. Unless another paht
system \s speclfled (see 6.2), the paint system in 4.4.3.1 shall be applied to
the anodized panels.

4.4.3.1 Preparation of paint adhesion specimens. Specimen panels (see

4.4.3) shall be flnlshed with one coat of an epoxy-polyamide primer conforming
to either fvIIL-P-23377
(Class 1 or 2) or MIL-P-85582. In either case the
primer shall be applied to a dry film thickness of 0.0006 to O.0009 inch (0.6
to O.9mll) and dried In accordance with the applicable primer specification
before testing In accordance w~th 4.5.6.

4.4.4 Failure. Failure to conform to any of the quallty conformance

requirements shall result in rejection of the represented lot.

4.5 Test methods.

4.5.1 Anodlc coatlnq thickness. Test spec~mens prepared In accordance

with 4.3.3.2.2, shall be tested for anodtc coating %hlckness In accordance
with ASTM B 244, Method S20 or Method 520.1 of FEO-STD-151 to determine
conformance to the requlrement$ of 3.7.2.1. If either ASTM B 244 or Method
520 of FED-STD-151 Is used, the thickness shall be computed as the average of
not less than eight me?surement!s. In.case ofdlspute, anodlc coattng thickness
shall,be determined by;measurebnt of a perpendicular cross section of the
anodized specimen ustng a metall[ogra,phlcmicrosco~e~ with a calibrated
eyepiece.
,,.
4.5.2 Anodfc coating welq’ht”jT@st%peclmens prepared In accordance with
4.3.3.2.1 shall be tested for’anodic cda’tlngwdlgh~telther in accordance with
ANSI/ASTM B 137, or the method spec~ifiedih-4.5.2.1. Type I, IB, IC, II, and
IIB coatings shall be tested for conformance with the requirements of
3.7.1.1. If the procuring activity chooses to have coating weight tested In
lleuof the coating thickness for Type 111 hard anodized coatings, it shall be
tested for conformance with 3.7.2.1.1.
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4.5.2.1 Method. Artodfc coating weight determinations shall be

accomplished h the followlng manner:

a. Test specimens shall be weighed Mnediatelyafter anodlzlng, prior to

dyeing or sealing. An analytical balance or other instrument senslttve to
at least 10 percent of the net Anodlc coatfng weight on test spechnen 4
shall be used. Speclrrtensshall be cleaned and dried for a minimum of 30
minutes at 93ef 6*C (200°~ 10”F) and allowed to cml to room temperature
before weighing.

b. Immediately after weightng, the test specimens shall be stripped by

immersion in a phosphoric-chromicacid solution for amhlmumof 5
minutes, (not to exceed 6 minutes), at 100*~6°C (212°~ 10*F). The
solution shall consist of the followlng:

Phosphoric acid, 85 percent 35 milliliters

Chrodc acid (Cr03) 20 grams
Water to make 1,000 rnlllfliters

c. The test specimens shall be removed from the solution, washed In

dlst~lled water, dried, and weighed. The 5-fnhwte exposure shall be
repeated until the coating h completely removed, whtch is Indicated by
the specimen’s weight remalntng constant. The stripping solutlon shall be
discarded after l-liter of the solutlon has dissolved 5 grams of the
anodlc coating.

d. After final we~ghtng, the total surface area of the test specimen
shall be accurately determined.

e. The unit film weight shall be determined by subtracting the weight h

milligrams of the stripped specimen from its weight In ndllfgrams prior to ~
stripping and dividing by the surface area expressed in square feet.

4.5.3 Corrosion resistance.

4.5.3.1 Method. Test specimens, prepared in accordance with 4.3.3.2.3,

shall be washed In distilled or deionized water, dried with a soft cloth and
then subjected to a 5 percent salt spray test tn accordance with ASTMB 117,
except that the slgntflcant surface shall be inclined 6 degrees from the
vertical. Spechens shall be exposed for 336 hours. After exposure, specfmns
shall be examined to determine compliance with 3.7.1.2.

4.5.4 Light fastness resistance (Class 2 only). Test specfmens, prepared

in accordance with 4.3.3.2.3, shall be tested for light fastness resistance by
exposure to ultraviolet radiation In accordance with-either ASTM G 23, ASTM D-
822 or ASTM G 26, for a period of 200 hours, except that the spec~mens wII1 be
exposed continuously to llght without water spray. After exposure, specimens
shall be compared with duplicate specimens not exposed to a light source for
the same period of time to determ~ne the Delta (E) value In accordance with
ASTM D 2244. The Delta (E) value shall be used to determine conformance with
3.7.1.3.

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4.5.5 Abrasion rieisistzu!ce.Te,s.,s-peel

~ns, prepa~ed in accordance WIth
4.3.3.2.4, shall be tested in accordance wj=thMetho~ 6192.l:of F~D-STD-141
using CH7 wheels with a 1000. gr,a~:l.oad. ThelU&@JSshall revolve on the
anod!c coatfng at a speed of 70 revolutions per minute (RPM) for 10,000
cycles. The abrasion wheels shallbe refaced at,least once every 10,000
cycles. The wear index shall be determined after the 10,000 cycle period by
dlvldlng the weight loss by 10. The wear index shall meet the requirements of
3.7.2.2.

4.5.6 Paint adhesion test. Hhen speclfled (see 4.4), spec~men panels
prepared In accordancerwith 4.4.3 shall be tested for wet tape adhesion. The
test shall be conducted as described in method 6301 of FED-STD-141 to
deterfnlneconformance with paragraph 3.7.1.4.

5. PACKAGING (Not applicable to this speclflcation)

6. NOTES (This section contains informationof a general or explanatory

nature that may be helpful but is not mandatory)

6.1 Intended use. The coatings covered in this.document are Intended to

ylpvide corrosion resistance, improvedpalnt adhesion and abrasion resistance
as speclffed In 6.1.lthrough 6.1.3. .Thisdocument Is not Intended to
sufficientlycover anodlc coatfngs for use in structural adhesive bonding.

6.1.1 Types I, IB-andII. The:conventional Types I, IB and II anodic

coatings are tntended to improve surface corrosion protection,under severe
service conditions or as a base for paint systems. Anodlc coatings can be
colored wjth a large variety of dyes and pigments. Types I, IB and II
coatings prov~de better corrosion.projection ,#thlgher cost than the chemical
conversion systems. Repair of mechanically damaged areas by the use of
materials conforming to MIL-C-8?706 (see 3.3.4) wII1 not restore abrasion
resistance but will iprovlde an effective means of reestabl.,ishlng
corros~on
resistance. Hhere anodic coatings are required on fatigue critical
components, Type I and 16 coatings (see 6.1.2) are used due to the thtnness of
the coating (see 6.10.7).

6.1.2 Type ICand 116. Type IC and HB coatings provideinon-chromate

alternatives to Type I and IB coatings where~orroslon resistance, paint
adhesion, and fatjguereslstance is required. ~.Please note that Type ICor IIB
nay not serve as suitable replacements when theeffects of electrolyte
entrapments the pvlrnary: concern (see 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1. ). Maximum Type IC
and Type 116 coating weights of 700 mg/ft2 and 1000mg/ft 2 , respectively, are
specified In Table I for fatigue purposes (see 6.10.7). If higher Type K
coating weights are permissible for the Intended use, It should be specified
In the contract or purchase order (see 6.2). If Mgher Type IIB coathg
weights are permissible for the intended use, Type II should be specified.
gf:: ?.
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6.1.3 Type 111. Type III coatings are intended to provide wear and
abrasion resistant &Maces with Improved cofi~oslonprotection due to greater
thickness and weight than the conventional anodic coatings. Sealing of Type
111 coatings Is not!recommended unless corros~on resistance Is also a factor.
Hear resistance Is reduced by seallng. tAnodlc;,coatingsform an excellent base
for most types of patfitsystems, adhesives and dryifllm lubricants. Hard
coatings may reduce fatigue strength. These factors should be considered In
proposed use of parts subjected to cyclic loads. Generally, these hard
coatings should not be used on parts or portions of parts which normally
during rework would require restoring of dimensional tolerances because of
wear of hard coated surfaces.

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6.1.3.1 Appllcatlons. Tj@e MI coat!ngs are used In such appllcat!ons as

valves, slidlng parts, hinge inechanlsms,cams, gears, swivel joints, pistons,
rocket nozzles, Insulation plates, blast sh~elds, etc.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acqulsit~on documents should specify the

following: u

a. Title, number and date of this specification.

b. Type of anodic coating (see 1.2.1).
Class ofanodic coating (see 1.2.2).
:: Special process operating conditions, If applicable”(see 3:2).
e. Special cleaning and fabrkatlon requirements (see 3.3.1, 3.3.2,
and 3.3.3).
f. If coating uelght for Type IC can exceed the maximum specified h
Table 1.
Color and uniformity of Class 2 coatings, if applicable (see 3.6.1
and 3.12).
h. Degree of non-uniformity of dyed casting alloys (see 3.6.1.1).
1. Light fastness resistance, if applicable, and a Delta E value If
different than 3 (see 3.7.1.3).
Type III coating thickness, Inapplicable (see 3.7.2.1).
Coating weight for thickness, Type HI, If substituted
(see 3.7.2.1.1).
1. Special sealing requirements (see 3.8).
m. Hhen applicable, the allowable difference In anodlc coating
appearance resulting from Inherent base metal differences
(see 3.13).
n. Provide the specific locatfon of contact marks if important to the
function of the part (see 3.13.1 and 6.14).
o. Acceptance criteria for quality conformance inspections (see
4.4.2 and 6.20).
P* If paint adhesion testing Is required for quallty conformance
testing (see 4.4) and the required patnt system (if different than
that in 4.4.3.1).

6.2.1 Consideration of data requirements. The followlng data requirements

should be considered when this specification is applied on a contract. The
applicable Data Item i)escrlption-
(DID) should be reviewed In conjunction with
the specific acquisition to ensure that only essential data are
requested/provtdedand that the DID is tailored to reflect the requirements of
the spec!fic acquisition. To ensure correct contractual applicationof the
data requirements, a Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423) must be
prepared to obtain the data, except where DOD FAR Supplement 27-4.75-1 exempts
the requirement for a 00 Form 1423.

Suggested
Reference Para. DID Number DID TNle Tallorlnq

4 ;4 DI-NDTI-80809A TEST/INSPECTIONREPORTS 10.2.7.1

The above DID was cleared as of the date of this specification. The current
Issue of DCMl501O.12-L, Acquisition Management Systems and Data Requirements
Co’ntrolList (AMSDL), must be researched to ensure that only current, cleared
DID’s are cited on the 00 Form 1423.
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6.2.2 Exceptions’~o drawlnqs for types I, IB, IC, H, and:IIB. coatWs.

Hhen the anodlc coating, type is not speclfled,on the drawtng,s’FjpeI; 18, IC,
H, or HB maybe furnished within thellmltsof this spec~f!catton,at the
option of the contractor. When the+coating c~ass Is not speclfled on the
drawing, either Class 1 or Class 2 maybe supplted wlthln the llmltsofth~s
‘“%/ specification,at the option of the contractor.

6.3 Palntlng/coatlnq. When anodlccoatlngs are required to’be

painted/coated,the~piirtsshould be dried and @ainted as prcxii~tlyas possible,
during which time, $posure to contam~n~atlonshould be kept to a mintmum.
Prior to pa!ntlngor coating anodized parts, wiping, buffing or mechanical
operations should be kept to a min~mum. This may’damage the less dense
outside layer of the anodlc coating making It susceptible to subsequent
adhesion failures. Sealing processes can have a slgnfftcant effect on
adhesion of prfmers and other polymeric materials to the anodized surface as
well as the cohesive strength of the anodized layer. If these factors are
Important to the application, such as subsequent painting operations, specific
details for (or the omlsslon of) the sealing process should b.especlfled in
the contract or purchase order.

6.4 Electrolytic action. Severe attack by the electrolyte on castings or

welds may be occasioned either by unsound cast!ngs, improper welding practice,
a difference In composition between the weld and the base metal or,
particularly In the case of the sulfuric acid process, the retention of the
solution in cracks, creytces, or Irregular surfaces. Severe attack by the
electrolyte may also be caused by contaminants In the electrolyte,
particularly chlorides or by Improper racking of the parts.

6.5 Anodlzlng rate. Alumlnum and alunhumalloys may be conveniently

grouped by anodlztng rate, especially In the case of the chromic acid process
‘u (Type I) for conventional coatings. However, either the chromic (Type I) or
the sulfurlc acid process (Type II) wI1l anodize mixed loads’satisfactorily,
depending upon local processing preference. Suppllers are”cautioned that,
especially in the sulfuric acid process, the anodizing time will have to be
sufficiently long to assure that the slower anodlzlng alloys”have at least a
minimum coating thickness. In some cases, this may result In Improper
coatings on the fast anodizing alloys.

6.6 Color match. FED-STD-595 maybe used as a gu~de for specifying color
of anodic coatings. ‘The color standards In FED-STD-595 are intended for paint
finishes and should be used for approximate
.}, comparison only $dth
, . the anod”ic
coatfngs (see 6.2).

6.7 Lapplnq. The Type III anodlc coatings generally have increased
surface roughness as well as having the property of being less dense on the
top surface than in the core of the coating toward the base metal. Such
coatfngs may be processed oversized and then lapped or honed down to the final
desired dimension.

6.8 Coating bat~s,,,,,For information, It should be notpd that processes

providing’other coatifig electrolyte; for the conventional coatings may be
aqueous solutlons cpn-talningoxallc acid, boric acid plus ammonium borate and
nitrides. There are proprietary processes requiring coating electrolytes,
other than sulfuric acid, for the Type 111 coatings; for example, the various
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Alumilltes, the Hartln Hard Coat, the Sanford, the Hardas and others. One of
the Alumilite processes requires an aqueous solutlon contatnlng both sulfuric
and oxal~c acids for the bath. Other baths used less frequently and for
special purposes employ sulfosallcyllc, sulfamlc or sulfophthal~cacid
solutlons.

6.9 Chemical brlghtenlnq and pollshln~. Chemical brightening can be

beneficial by Improving the appearance and corrosfon resistance, In smoothing
the metall~c surface by removing certain contaminants and h enhancing the
continuity of the anod~c coathgs on alumlnum alloys (see 3.3.3). The.
percentage of reflectivity obtained from a part which has been electrolytically
brightened and subsequently anodized will depend on the alloy and the coating
thfckness. Certain alloys are more capable of obtaining a highly brightened
surface and thicker anodlc coatings will reduce reflectivity.

6.10 Design information.

6.10.1 Surface dlmensfon of parts. On spectfytng the thickness of

coatings, especially for the Type III coatings, allowance must be made for
dtmenslonal Increase. Both amachtning dimension and a coated ditnenslonshould
be placed on applicable drawings. An increase In d!menslon, equal to one half
of the thickness of the applied coating, can be expected for each surface
coated due to surface growth. For example, for a 0.004 inch (4 mtls) coating
on close tolerance parts, a pre-machining allowance of 0.002 fnch (2 rni?s)per
surface must be made prior to hard coating. If close fits are spec~fied in
design drawings, buildup tn thickness caused by anodfc coatings, especially
Type 111, may result In interferenceon assembly.

6.10.1.1 Holes. In the case of small holes and tapped holes, coating
thickness can.vary from no film to a full normal coating. Holes, both tapped
and not tapped, over 1/4 inch should be anodized. Parts with Type II
coatings, external or internal, with a total tolerance of 0.0004 Inch or less,
If lapped, honed or stoned to size after anodizing, should be subsequently
treated with QPL-81706 materials to provide surface protection. Dlscoloratlon
on the surface that has been sized Is acceptable (see 6.6). The designer Is
cautioned to require adequate thread and hole sealing operations h subsequent
assembles as may be required to produce the necessary corrosion resistance.

6.10.2 Thread dimensions. All anodic coattngs will affect thread

d~menslons for external and Internal threads; the major and minor diameter
wIII be increased 2 ttmes the amount of growth (see 6.10.1). The pitch
diameter for threads having an included angle of 60° wtll increase 4 t~mes the
amount of growth. For threads having an Included angle, other than 60°, the
pitch diameter will Increase 2 times the amount of growth (see 6.10.1) dlvlded
by the sine of 1/2 the included angle.

6.10.3 Fabrication. Successful use ofanodlc coatings, especially the

hard Type III, depends on proper product design. Because of the manner of
formation, anodlc coatings will develop vo~ds at sharp corners and edges.
Sharp edges and corners are dlff!cult to anodize satisfactorilyand In general
should be avoided. All edges and Inside corners should be radfused prior to
anodizing. Chattering should not be used unless resulting sharp edges are
radlused. In general, to avoid any uncoated edges or inside corners, the
plerclng and blank!ng operations should comply with the radii of curvature for
nominal coating thicknesses as in Table III.

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approXlma~~.lJ...z inch
approx~mately
●–.LA1W 3/3:
1/8 ~nch I
0.002 approx~ma~~~1~~
().003 ,. .— *TT -+ting can be
().()()4 — ! obtatne.d
I ~ ~~~ckne$s of’t~e.~eavy Type 1~1 ‘W”
Anod~zed:coatlng all 1 anodizing
_
can.be
6.10.4 Coatlna thickness. o~eranceso
~~th

+ 0.0001 ,inch(0.1 roll). ;~a,tjvepurFJoses,

controlled to extremely closeas
of as little t~ than for dec(
with tolerances lg~neerlngrather used for opera
.tid~ co~t~d~~ one

used pr~marlly for en techniques are Dart while

-Pd

processes lent.
a number of highly specialized to carefully measure the coat:- , pr0cess~n9
method that may be employed k Q bath for a ftxed period
coating perofunlf
treatr
of of process~ng
~;lon
still wet and replace \t \O th( ulated rate of
based upon a calcl
—-..ha ~~q~das the b)as~s
Calculations ‘- for determ~nlng the exact dur~-
‘timemaY UC “... speciflc alloy t)e~ngcoated.
required for the . - typical thickness
Table N gives
~.-i~ter~erenCeIs
6.10.5 Coating d~menslons. ~plted on aluminum and aluminum all ~B, IC,
an the substrate materlal~ Ifg, Type 1$
anodlc coat~ngs that can be a{ e to withstand
anod\C coat~n9S are ‘ar~n~ ~~’ accomplished by force fittjn!
IS are tw thin and too br~ttl[
ngs assembly may be
requ!red for assembly, Mlth Type 111 coat~ ~e surplus coating.
116, and sme Type 11 coatinglssemblYQotherwise remvtng th IQ to force fittings.
f
g, \aPP~~9 ‘r
abrasive dama9e ‘urlng ‘“c!-!
-----
accompl~~hedby grlndin(
●

ings are brittle and may crack and span W . alumlnum allofi
All ano,(j~c COat s on alumlnu~ and
of anodlc coating .
PSS ran@ me, \nch - ‘
TABLE IV. Th\ckn$ Th~ckness r? .
I n fi
Tuna
r0at\n9w~: ..- I “.WW2 --L-to 0.W07
n Mlo
‘L/’” L* *W, ‘1

!
11 - 0.0005 to U.uuw”
I
111 . — ‘-,imum,thicknesses
in
1-
-~. ,t alloys that could
Table V gives typtcal m~ll
in9s formed on some wrought and cas~rcnrdance with Table
6.10.6 Coatin~ th!c~ne~
Inches nf andtc mlnlmum
coatl coat~ng weight requirements In a
Cmp ~: and 11, Class 1.
for ~ anodlc coatln~s.
\cal) in Inchof
..*
_*-t*m thickness (tYP
TA~LEV. rn~ni’’’”’” ‘“.- , , .

Alloy designation
-~nn I
I
2024-T4 ()000044
●
0.000103
Z024-T6 ().000035 0.000098
3003 0 000033
●

s052 (). 000021 ().ooio99

5056 (). 000034 :1
6061-T6
1

()000040●

7075-T6 0.000045
Alclad 2014-T6 ().00004~ 0.000107
Alclad 7075-T6 ().000102
\ 295-T6 i: :
().000086 i
356-T6

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6.10.7 Effect on fatlwe. The fatigue properties of ahmlf’wm alloys can be

severely reduced by anodlc coatings. The arnountof reduction varies with the
process= As a general rule, the ~hlcker the coating the greater the reduction
In fatigue will be.

6.11 Duplex seallnq. The corros~on resistance of dyed parts, especially

u
those anodized in a sulfuric acid bath, Type II and HB, may be enhanced by
treatment In a sodfum bichromate solutton-either during or after conventional
sealing u~th nickel acetate. This treatment can cause slight changes In the
color of the dye. Paint systems adhere very sat!sfactorllyto.duplex-sealed
dyed coattngs. However, where any objection with such duplex sealing
application Is warranted because of a firmly desired coloration, the dual
process for seal!ng should not be used.

6.12 Dyelnq or coloring Type 1, IB, IC, and IIB coatings. Type I, IB, and
IC coatings have a different pore structure and along with Type 116 coatings
are thinner than Type 11 coatings which makes them more dlfflcult to dye. As
a result, Type I, 16, IC, and IIB black anodized may not readtly obtainable.

6.13 Alloys havhq 2 percent or more copper content. Aluminum alloys

having a nominal copper content of 2 percent or higher Include all 2XXX series
alloys, 7050 and 7178 (see 3.7.2.2).

6.14 Size of contact marks. In order toobtaln the desired current

density ufthout burning the parts, the size or number of contact marks will be
greater on parts having higher surface areas. Because current density fS a
measure of the requtred current per square foot of aluminum being anodized, a
part having twice as much surface area relative to another will require twice
as much current. Trying to force the higher currents required for larger
parts through smaller contact areas sufficient for parts with lower surface
areas may result In burning.

6.15 S.eallnq. The hot deionized water seal Is advantagesfrom an

environmentalvlew~olnt. In addltlon, The use of a hot deionized water seal
on Type I and IB coatings yields good-corrosion resistance and may ellmlnate
the appearance of patchy dark gray areas after salt spray exposure (see 6.18
and 3.7.1.2).

6.16 Effects on coating thl.ckness. A hardcoat of 2 mfls or more h

extremely difficult to obtain on’high sll~cone die castings such as 360, 380,
and 383.- It is recommended that this be considered when specifying a coating
thicknessfor high sfllcone castings.

6.17 Effects of Type III coating thfckness on abras~on resistance. The

abrasion resistance of Type III coatings will decrease as the coathg thickness
approaches 3 roils. In general, the abrasion resistance does not Increase with
Increasingcoating thickness.

6.18 Corrosion resistance of T.YpeI and IB coatings. Although plttlng may

not be visually evtdent with the unaided eye, the appearance of dark gray
areas on the surface after salt spray exposure is an WHcation of coating
degradation. .

6.19 Definition of a Pit. A pit is defined as an areaof localized

corrosion having a depth greater than its width. As a general rule, a plt
usually displays a characteristic tall or llne (see 3.7.1.2). U’

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6.20 Acceptance crlterla. Previous revisions of this document specified

an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 1.5 percent defective.

6.21 Supersedure data. Type 1, conventional chromic acid anodlzlng,

referenced throughout th~s specification is the same as the Type IA designated
-’w” In the D revision and the Type I in all versions preceding the D revision.

6.22 Changes from previous Issue. Asterisks are not used in this revlslon
to identify changes w!th respect to the previous Issue due to the extensiveness
of the changes. .

6.23 Subject term (keyword) llstinq.

Aluminum
Aluminum alloys
Anodlc coatings
Anodlzlng
Chromates
Chromic Acid
Potassium Bichromate
Sodium Bichromate

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