MIL-A-8625F-TYPE III.docVIP

MILITARY SPECIFICATION ANODIC COATINGS FOR ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for six types and two classes of electrolytically formed anodic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys for non-architectural applications (see 6.1). ~ 1.2 Classification. The anodic coating Types and Classes covered by this specification are as specified herein (see 6.2 and 6.21): 1.2.1 Types TYPE I --Chromic acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from chromic acid bath (see 3.4.1) TYPE II --Sulfuric acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from sulfuric acid bath (see 3.4.2) 3.4.1 Type I, IB, and IC coatinqs. Type I and IB coatings shall be the result of treating aluminum and aluminum alloys electrolytically in a bath containing chromic acid to produce a uniform anodic coating on the metal surface. Type IC coatings shall be the result of treating aluminum and aluminum alloys electrolytically in a bath containing mineral or mixed mineral/organic acids (non-chromic acid) to produce a uniform anodic coating on the metal surface. Unless otherwise specified in”the contract, purchase order or applicable drawing, Type I coatings shall not be applied to aluminum alloys with a nominal copper content in excess of 5.0 percent; nominal silicon contents in excess of 7.0 percent; or when the total allowable contents of nominal alloying elements exceed 7.5 percent. Heat treatable alloys which are to receive a Type I, IB, or IC coating shall be in the required temper obtained by heat treatment, such as -T4, -T6, or T73, prior to anodizing. 3.4.2 Type II and 116 coatlnqs. Type II and 116 coatings shall be the result of treating aluminum and aluminum alloys electrolytically in a bath containing sulfuric acid to produce a uniform-anodic coating on-the metal surface. Heat treatable alloys shall be in the required temper obtained b