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Anodising
By : Sydney Thomas
 Hello!
So today we be learning about
anodising

Objective
❏ Learn what is anodising
❏ How it works/process

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1.
What is anodising ?
LAnodising is an electrolytic process for producing thick
oxide coatings, usually on aluminium and its alloys. The
oxide layer is typically 5 to 30µm in thickness and is used to
give improved surface resistance to wear and corrosion, or
as a decorative layer.
On exposure to air, aluminum
immediately reacts with the oxygen to
form a layer of aluminum oxide
(AL2O3) on its surface. THis layer is
relatively unreactive and it adheres
firmly to the metal below and does
not flake off. AS a result it protects the
metal from attack by oxygen and
moisture in the air

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The process is easy
The aluminum article to be anodised is pre-treated using sodium
Step 1 hydroxide solution to clean and etch the surface

The cleaned aluminum article is made the anode,ex: it is

Step 2 connected to the positive terminal of the battery

The electrolytes is usually a dilute solution of sulfuric

Step 3 acid

As soon as the electrolytic cell is connected up , the aluminum

anode begins to ions, forming AL3+ ions, and at the same time
the SO2- ions and the OH- ions in the electrolyte move
towards the anode. The OH- ions react with THE AL3+ ions
forming a layer of aluminium oxide on the surface of aluminium
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Al(s)
“ Al3+(aq) + 3e-
2Al3+(aq) + 3OH-(aq) Al2O3(s) +
3H=(aq)

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The process anodising
✘ The silver grey aluminium oxide coating
readily absorb dye so it can be attractively
coloured and this found on all types of
products

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 For more info
Go to
https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/faq-what-is-anodising
#:~:text=Anodising%20is%20an%20electrolytic%20process,or%20as%20a%20d
ecorative%20layer.

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Thanks!
Any questions?

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