anodizing
Electrolytic surface hardening
Anodizing is an electrochemical process that thickens the natural oxide layer on metal surfaces, typically aluminum.
The resulting coating resists corrosion, accepts dyes for coloring, and provides a harder surface than untreated metal.
The bike frame was anodized in a deep blue finish.
Common in aerospace, cookware, and consumer electronics.
Oxygen-bonded compound
- layerSingle thickness of material
- filmMovie or coating
- finishBring to completion
- hardcoatAbrasion-resistant surface layer
surface · porous · sealed · dyed · colored · clear · black · thickness
Element thirteen
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- sulfuricOf a strong acid
- chromicOf chromium chemistry
- phosphoricContaining element fifteen
bath · voltage · current · cathode · oxidation · immersion · racking · jigging
Atmosphere plus outer void
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- cookwareFood preparation equipment
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- electronicsStudy of circuits
enclosures · fasteners · extrusions · flashlights · Apple · marine · military
Withstands oxidation and decay
- durableAble to withstand use
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- insulatingPreventing heat or electricity passage
non-conductive · weatherproof · abrasion-resistant · stable · inert · protective · scratch-resistant · fade-resistant
oxide
Oxygen-bonded compound
hardcoat · surface · porous · sealed · dyed · colored · clear · black · thickness · microns
aluminum
Element thirteen
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- sulfuricOf a strong acid
- chromicOf chromium chemistry
phosphoric · bath · voltage · current · cathode · oxidation · immersion · racking · jigging · temperature
aerospace
Atmosphere plus outer void
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- cookwareFood preparation equipment
- architectureBuilding design discipline
electronics · enclosures · fasteners · extrusions · flashlights · Apple · marine · military
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- durableAble to withstand use
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
insulating · non-conductive · weatherproof · abrasion-resistant · stable · inert · protective · scratch-resistant · fade-resistant · thermal
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, lacquering, plating
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- metalworkblacksmithing, gilding, silversmithing, enamel, metal crafts
- metalworkingwelding, casting, forging, smithing, smelting
- protectantssunscreen, sealant, coating, preservative, finish
anodizingelectroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
electrodeposition · painting · powder coating · galvanizing · chrome plating
anodyne, anode, oxidizing, anodes, anodized, anodize, anodising, anodised