Evaluation of Corrosion Resistant Surfaces on 6061 Aluminum Alloy.

Abstract

This study was undertaken in order to provide corrosion protection for 6061 aluminum. Anodizing (Type II and III), chemical conversion coating, and solid film lubricants were tested and evaluated. It was found that anodizing Type II offers excellent corrosion protection, but in cases where anodizing cannot be used, chemical conversion coating and solid film lubricants offer ample corrosion protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171096

Entities

People

  • Edward Troiano

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Anodic Coatings
  • Anodizing
  • Base Metal
  • Carbon Steels
  • Coatings
  • Conversion
  • Corrosion
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Military Research
  • Solid Film Lubricants

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.