by Frank P. ALmecolory Sandoz Sandoz, Inc. （弗兰克·p·ALmecolory山德士Sandoz,Inc .)）.pdf

COLORING ANODIZED ALUMINUM by Frank P.Stiller Sandoz Colors Chemicals, Div. Sandoz, Inc. Charlotte, NC ORGANIC DYES Colored, anodized aluminum is used in a wide variety of applications ranging from giftware and novelties through automotive and application trim, and even in such demanding situations as exterior architecture. Imitations of precious and semi-precious metals such as gold, copper, brass, etc., as well as a wide variety of new and interesting colors have given this type of finish wide appeal. The utilization of electropolishing or brieht diDoing in conjunction with a thin anodic film produces a finish whose appeal ca;not be duplicated by other means. The actual process of dyeing the aluminum oxide film is very simple. A water solu- tion of 0.025 to 1.090of dyestuff at a temperature of 150°Fcomposes the dyebath. The aluminum, previously anodized, is simply immersed in this bath for a short period of time. usually ten minutes. The work is then sealed and is resistant to further dyeing or staining. The equipment required, in addition to that needed for the actual anodizing oper- ation, consists of the following: Rinse tanks with clean, flowing water. A dye tank for each color desired. A sealing bath preferably equipped with continuous filtration through activatcd carbon. The dye tanks must be of stainless steel, plastic, fiberglass, or some other inert sub- stance; never of copper or steel. They must be supplied with means of maintaining a constant 150 temperature and should be equipped with some form of agitation. Usual plant pract