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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
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.
2002

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