Chromate conversion coating is an economical finish for aluminum corrosion resistance or to retain electrical conductivity alone, as a pre-treatment for paint or adhesive, or as a post-treatment coating on other plating finishes.
| Specifications | Classifications |
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Mil-C-5541 Mil-DTL-5541 Mil-DTL-81706 |
Type I - Compositions containing hexavalent chromium Type II - Compositions containing no hexavalent chromium Class 1A - Corrosion prevention unpainted, or improve adhesion of painted finishes Class 3 - Protection against corrosion where low electrical resistance is required |
| ASTM B449-93 (re-approved 2015) |
KEY: Class, Appearance, Coating mass per unit area g/m2, corrosion protection 1 – yellow to brown, 0.4 to 2, Maximum corrosion resistance typically as final finish 2 – colorless to yellow, 0.1 to 0.4, medium corrosion resistance, base for paint and adhering to rubber 3 – colorless, less than 0.1, decorative, light corrosion resistance, low electrical resistance 4 – light green to green, 0.2 to 5, medium corrosion resistance, base for paint and adhering to rubber |
| ASTM-B921-08 (reapproved 2013) |
1 – Maximum corrosion protection typically as a final finish 2 – Medium corrosion resistance, base for paint and adhering to rubber 3 – Light corrosion resistance, low electrical resistance 4 – Medium corrosion resistance, base for paint and adhering to rubber |
- Corrosion testing according to ASTM B117 can be provided by request.
- RoHS compliant and non-RoHS compliant chemical conversion coatings available.
- Detailed metal masking solutions are available to ensure that finishes are applied precisely.
