http://www.metalfinishing.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:09 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/_common/img/template/metal-finishing/site-logo.gif http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/612/ Electrodeposits of cadmium- and chromate-based inorganic inhibitor pigments in paint formulations are extensively used in the aerospace industry to provide long-term corrosion protection for high-strength steel hardware. In this work, an eco-friendly cadmium- and chromate-free coating scheme comprised of zinc nickel alloy plating, trivalent chromium- based passivation, followed by a primer based on polyaniline phosphate, is studied for its anticorrosive properties. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/612/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/613/ This paper will describe the requirements for anodizing and sealing operations within Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC), as well as the sealing technologies that are available and a path forward to demonstrate/validate the most promising alternatives for the specific needs and applications of OO-ALC. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/613/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/614/ SOLDERONTM BHT-350 bright pure tin, a newly developed electroplating process, is presented. The most notable characteristic of this MSA-based electrolyte is its capability to be operated at temperatures up to 50°C. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/614/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/615/ The corrosion resistance of the CCC formed on AA6061 in a chromate conversion solution composed mainly of potassium dichromate, chromic anhydride and sodium fluoride is significantly improved by addition, compared with that of the CCC formed in chromate conversion solution without cerium chloride. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/615/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/311/ The adoption of alternative PFOS-free additives, such as MacDermid’s MiniMist Liquid, offers the easiest path to the future and involves no significant investment. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/311/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/79/ Comprehensive test results have been presented for a new, patented gold post-dip treatment that significantly improves the corrosion resistance of nickel/gold deposits and contributes to the reduction of gold costs. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/79/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/80/ A promising alternative to chromate conversion coatings on aluminium is the trivalent chromium–based environmentally friendly conversion coating. This new trivalent chromium process provides high corrosion protection and good paint adhesion while meeting the stringent requirements of military specifications Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/download/80/