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D.I. Water and Anodized Aluminim Compatibility

Will simple anodized aluminum be compatible for use with deionized water? If not, what would protect the best?

Ronald Adolph
hydraulic filters - Sturtevant, Wisconsin

If aluminum is the material of your choice, "anodized aluminum" is the best for use in DI water. Chlorine in water is not good for anodic oxide film.

Timur Ulucak
aluminum extrusions & finishing - Istanbul, Turkey

You also need to seal the same to become totally resistant to the water as well.

H.KHATAU
- Bombay, INDIA

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