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Coating for Aluminum vacuum chamber

Coating for Aluminum vacuum chamber

Coating for Aluminum vacuum chamber

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I'm searching a surface treatment that would improve the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys while be completely free of any porosity and resistant to abrasion.
Anodization is not the appropriate surface treatment because its pores absorbs water which cause process variation.

RE: Coating for Aluminum vacuum chamber

What is going to cause corrosion in a vacuum chamber?

RE: Coating for Aluminum vacuum chamber

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A corrosive gas inserted in the vacuum chamber.

RE: Coating for Aluminum vacuum chamber

Electroless nickel, chromium plating, a thermal spray coating...

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Cory

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RE: Coating for Aluminum vacuum chamber

This is why 316L SS is commonly used for vacuum chambers.

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