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Coloring aluminium

hi,

i am a manufacturer of aluminium products.

i melt the aluminium...what should I add to change the color of aluminium....

or what is method to change the color of aluminium...

specially with the reaction of acids...

Thanks

muhammad idrees aziz
- lahore,Punjab,Pakistan
2002

I've never heard of adding anything to aluminum at the melting stage to change its color. I believe that what you want to do is anodize and dye the aluminum. Read up about anodizing of aluminum. Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
(Ted can offer longterm or instant help)
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

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