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5541E, alternate specification to and electrode potential

2000

Is there a commercial equivalent to MIL-STD-5541E, class 3? Does anyone know the standard electrode potential of a 5541E, Class 3 coating?

Steve Kutner
- Santa Clara, California, USA

2000

Hello Steve, you should obtain a copy of specification no. ASTM B449 [affil. link], "Standard Specification for Chromates on Aluminum".

Keith B. Olasin
- Whippany, New Jersey, USA

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