Method For Creating Corrosion Resistant Surface On An Aluminum Copper Alloy
- Playa del Rey, CA
- Jingshou, CN
- San Dimas, CA
A method for treating the surface of aluminum alloys hang a relatively high copper content is provided which includes the steps of removing substantially all of the copper from the surface, contacting the surface with a first solution containing cerium, electrically charging the surface while contacting the surface in an aqueous molybdate solution, and contacting the surface with a second solution containing cerium. The copper is substantially removed from the surface in the first step either by (i) contacting the surface with an acidic chromate solution or by (ii) contacting the surface with an acidic nitrate solution while subjecting the surface to an electric potential. The corrosion-resistant surface resulting from the invention is excellent, consistent and uniform throughout the surface. Surfaces treated by the invention may often be certified for use in salt-water services.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AH-1623
- Assignee:
- University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5635084
- Application Number:
- 08/447075
- OSTI ID:
- 879272
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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