Anodising of Aluminium NZIC（阳极氧化的铝NZIC）.pdf

ANODISING OF ALUMINIUM Anodising is a process for producing decorative and protective films on articles made of aluminium and its alloys. The article is made the anode of an electolytic cell with aqueous sulfuric acid as electrolyte where the following overall oxidation reaction occurs. 2Al + 3H O → Al O + 6H+ + 6e- 2 2 3 A dense even layer of oxide about 0.08 µm thick is formed rapidly, followed much more slowly with a more porous layer up to 25µm thick. Before anodising the surface of the article must be horoughly cleaned, normally using a detergent based process, and etched with a solutionn of sodium hydroxide. After anodising the surface may be coloured with a dye or by an electrolytic method using appropriate metal cations, and then sealed by placing in boiling water, the pores in the oxide layer being closed off. INTRODUCTION Anodising is a process for producing decorative and protective films on articles made from alumnium and its alloys. It is essentially a process where a thick film of aluminium oxide is built up on the surface of the aluminium through the use of a direct current electrical supply. In the majority of anodising plants in New Zealand it is carried out in an electrolyte bath containing sulphuric acid with aluminium sheet cathodes and the work to be anodised attached to the anode (Figure 1). Anode (+) Cathode (-) — Aluminium sheet Electrolyte (sulfuric acid) Jig carrying articles to be anodised Figure 1 - A typical anodising cell (Articles have to be securely fastened to ensure