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Anodised aluminium – Sulphuric acid process

Defect

Typical cause

Analysis to confirm cause

Remedy

Black or brown smut or stain

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Bloomed anodic film

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Burning

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Dye uptake inconsistent

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Pitting of the aluminium surface

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Soft coating

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Surface marking through inadequate post anodising sealing

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Thickness low

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