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Also known as anodized aluminum, anodized, Alumite or anodize, anodising, anodization, anodisation

right|thumb|These carabiners have an anodized aluminium surface that has been dyed; they are made in many colors.

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  • History
  • Aluminium
  • Process
  • Desmut
  • Electrolysis
  • Dual-finishing
  • Widely used specifications
  • Chromic acid (Type I)
  • Sulfuric acid (Type II & III)
  • Organic acid
  • Phosphoric acid
  • Borate and tartrate baths
  • Plasma electrolytic oxidation
  • Other metals
  • Magnesium
  • Niobium
  • Stainless steel
  • Tantalum
  • Titanium
  • Zinc
  • Dyeing
  • Sealing
  • Cleaning
  • Environmental impact
  • Mechanical considerations
  • See also
  • References
  • Citations
  • Bibliography
  • External links

right|thumb|These carabiners have an anodized aluminium surface that has been dyed; they are made in many colors.

Anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts.

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