Copper rust color problem: Important clarification for anodizing

Summary for copper rust color problem Discussion

Copper/rust color problem is the central question here, but the excerpt only shows a clarification request rather than a full diagnosis. The responder asks Anatolii Khomiak whether the part was intentionally dyed a copper color with white patches, or whether it was meant to be clear anodized but instead turned rust-colored. That distinction matters because the likely cause and remedy would differ depending on whether the issue is uneven dye uptake or an unexpected discoloration in a clear anodize finish. No final solution is given in the visible text, only a request for more detail before troubleshooting can continue.

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Q. Hello all,
I have a problem when anodizing aluminium 60xx series. ASF 12, time 75 minutes, temperature 14C. Someone had the same problem?
With aluminium 20xx series no problems.

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Anatolii Khomiak
– Lviv, Ukraine
February 16, 2024

? Hi Anatolii,
Is this a component which has been dyed a copper color but has white patches, or are you saying that this was supposed to be a clear anodized part which turned rust color?
Luck & Regards,

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Q. Hi Ted,
Yes, the problem is white patches :(

Anatolii Khomiak [returning]
– Lviv, Ukraine
February 16, 2024