May 13 - 16, 2008
Gaylord Palms
Orlando, Florida USA

Value-Added Processes

158 VA 
Thursday, May 15 - 1:45pm

A Safer Alternative to Chromate Passivation for Aluminum Pretreatment

Nabil Zaki -- SurTec International, GmbH, USA

A new conversion coating passivation process using low concentrations of safe trivalent chrome, Cr(III), compounds is introduced. Resultant properties include high corrosion resistance on high copper and silicon alloys, low electrical contact resistance, and excellent paint adhesion, applicable to military, aerospace, construction, electrical and electronics industries. The process is described and performance compared to alternatives; field applications in the aluminum extrusion industry are presented.