a CIE-UNAM, Priv. Xochicalco S/N, 62580 Temixco, Morelos, Mexico b ALCAN International Ltd., Southam Road, OX16 7SP Banbury, UK c Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, OX1 3PH Oxford, UK
Abstract:
The influence of mechanical deformation and heating on the protective performance of a chromium-free conversion treatment for aluminium alloys has been assessed by polarisation and AC impedance measurements. Protection is unlikely to be seriously compromised by typical production operations.