Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for treatment of the surface of a workpiece of aluminum or of an aluminum alloy, which is characterized in that the workpiece is brightened in an aqueous electrolyte by application of an electric d.c. voltage, the electrolyte having the following composition per liter of water: 1 H2SO4 (sulfuric acid)85 to 340g/l H3PO4 (phosphoric acid)850 to 1360g/l Al (aluminum)8.5 to 43g/l.
Abstract:
Liquid transfer rolls such as printing rolls are made by imposing a hard ceramic coating on an incipient liquid transfer roll in an electrolytic bath subjected to a modified shaped wave alternating current, which causes dielectric breakdown and the formation of a hard ceramic coating on the roll. The roll is laser engraved to form liquid carrying reservoirs or cells on the surface of the roll, either before or after the ceramic coating is built on the roll.
Abstract:
An aluminum alloy article is anodized in an aqueous solution of phosphoric acid. Oxide forms on the surfaces of the article and dissolves as it forms to displace contaminants and deoxidize the surfaces. The anodizing etch rate is from about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 inch/surface/hour. Residual oxide on the surfaces is a maximum of about 3000 Angstroms. The article may be left in the solution following anodizing to dissolve a portion of the residual oxide. Preferred anodizing parameters include 15 to 25% by weight phosphoric acid, 75.degree. to 95.degree. F., and 4 to 10 volts. Usual anodizing times are from 5 to 10 minutes. Following deoxidation, the article is ready for subsequent processing, such as anodizing to provide a controlled thickness porous oxide coating followed by adhesive bonding.
Abstract:
A method of pre-treating articles of aluminium or aluminum alloy to form an environmentally stable adhesive receptive oxide layer, the method comprising anodizing said articles in a bath containing an aqueous solution of chromic acid at a minimum defined temperature/time/voltage cycle. By this method a particularly advantageous oxide surface layer is achieved in which the pore diameter of the outer, non-barrier layer is at least a factor of 10 larger than that achieved by prior art processes.
Abstract:
A process for the electrolytic coloring of aluminum or aluminum alloys consisting of subjecting the previously anodized piece to two electrolytic treatments in a coloring solution (solution of soluble metal salts). The first consists of an alternating current treatment with an elevated positive polarization, to cause a modification in the pores of the anodic layer. After this electrolytic treatment and in the same bath, the sample is colored by applying thereto an alternating current. The electrolytic treatment prior to coloring permits colors differing from those produced in conventional coloring to be obtained.
Abstract:
In the process for the anodic oxidation of mechanically, chemically and/or electrochemically roughened aluminum or of one of its alloys, an aqueous electrolyte, which is free from H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 and contains H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 and Al.sup.+3 ions is used. The process parameters are: an electrolyte content of 25 g/l to 500 g/l of H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 and at least 5 g/l of Al.sup.+3 ions, a treatment time of 5 seconds to 500 seconds, a current density of 1 A/dm.sup.2 to 30 A/dm.sup.2 and a temperature of 35.degree. C. to 95.degree. C. The Al.sup.+3 ion source in particular is a salt of aluminum having a phosphoroxo anion, such as AlPO.sub.4. The material prepared in accordance with this invention is preferably employed as a support material for offset printing plates which carry a radiation-sensitive layer.
Abstract translation:在机械,化学和/或电化学粗糙的铝或其合金之一的阳极氧化过程中,使用不含H 2 SO 4并含有H 3 PO 4和Al + 3离子的水性电解质。 工艺参数为:电解质含量为25g / l至500g / l的H 3 PO 4和至少5g / l的Al + 3离子,处理时间为5秒至500秒,电流密度为1A / dm2至30A / dm2,温度为35℃至95℃.Al + 3离子源特别是具有磷氧阴离子的铝盐,例如AlPO 4。 根据本发明制备的材料优选用作承载辐射敏感层的胶版印刷版的支撑材料。
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for the production of bases for offset printing plates in the form of sheets, foils or webs made of roughened aluminum or one of its alloys, which is carried out in an anodic oxidation stage, i.e. in an aqueous electrolyte which contains phosphorus-containing anions. In the procedure, an electrolyte containing dissolved phosphoroxo anions, with the exception of aqueous H.sub.3 PO.sub.4, is employed, and the treatment is carried out for a period of about 1 to 90 seconds, at a voltage between about 10 and 100 volts and at a temperature of about 10.degree. to 80.degree. C. The electrolyte is, in particular, a salt of an oxyacid of phosphorus, such as Na.sub.3 PO.sub.4 or K.sub.3 PO.sub.4. Hydrophilization of the base can be carried out additionally after the anodic oxidation. Also disclosed is a base material produced according to the process and an offset printing plate which includes the base material.
Abstract translation:公开了一种用于生产由粗糙铝或其合金之一制成的片材,箔或网的形式的胶版印刷版的方法,其在阳极氧化阶段即在含有磷的水性电解质中进行 含阴离子。 在该方法中,使用除了H 3 PO 4水溶液之外含有溶解的磷氧阴离子的电解质,并且处理在约1至90秒的时间内,在约10至100伏之间的电压和温度 约10℃至80℃。电解质特别是磷的含氧酸盐,例如Na 3 PO 4或K 3 PO 4。 在阳极氧化后,还可以进行碱的亲水化。 还公开了根据该方法生产的基材和包括基材的胶版印刷版。
Abstract:
Aluminium sheets for lithographic printing plate production are anodized firstly in a phosphoric acid electrolyte and secondly in an electrolyte containing a major amount of phosphoric acid and a minor amount of sulphuric acid.
Abstract:
Anodizing of aluminum or aluminum alloys at an exceptionally high film forming rate is conducted by the employment of a current density greater than 1.5 A/dm.sup.2 and a concentration of sulfuric acid of from 20% to 30% by weight in an electrolyte solution bath, and by the use of a racking device and cooling device which is designed for said severe conditions of current density and sulfuric acid concentration. A careful selection and regulation of the anodizing temperature enables the option of forming a soft or hard oxide film of greater thickness than achieved heretofore. Bath temperatures of around 30.degree. C. permit the formation of a soft oxide film, while bath temperatures of around 5.degree. C. permit the formation of a hard oxide film.
Abstract:
Environmentally stable bond joints of aluminum metal and aluminum alloys in adhesively joined structures are formed by utilizing a prebonding anodization of the aluminum surfaces in a phosphoric acid electrolyte containing from about 1.5 to about 50% H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 at 1 to 50 volts for a period of 5 to 60 minutes using a bath temperature of 50.degree. to 100.degree. F. The anodized surface is then washed free of electrolyte, dried and coated with an adhesive resin. The aluminum metal segments are then arranged in a composite arrangement and bonded together under pressure and heat to cure the adhesive resin. The resulting structure is resistant to failure of the bond joints on exposure to moist atmospheric conditions. The surface preparation provides a hydration resistant aluminum oxide surface which minimizes adhesive-aluminum separation under aqueous exposure. Alloys containing copper and other alloying constituents may be successfully anodized and bonded by this process.