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Alodine 1200 do we need a electrolytic bath

Do we need an electrolytic bath for coating Alodine 1200 on to surface of aluminum.Will a dip be suffice for Alodine 1200 to give a yellowish colour.

Regards,

Suresh Venkataraman
Vallabha Industrial Chemical Engineers - Vadodara, Gujarat, India
2002

You have mentioned a specific trade name, so you should talk to the supplier of that product. But in general, chromate conversion coating does not use electricity; of course, there are many other steps required than simply dipping in the chromate solution.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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