Skip to content
Please enter a keyword to search

  • DEFSTAN 03-25/3(1997) : 1997

    View superseded by
    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
    View superseded by

    SULPHURIC ACID ANODIZING OF ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  16-12-2003

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1997

    Publisher:  UK Ministry of Defence Standards

    Add To Cart

    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Preface
    Section One - General
    1 Scope
    2 WARNING
    3 Related Documents
    4 Definitions
    5 Information to be Supplied to the Processor
    6 Process Control
    Section Two - Applications and Limitations
    7 Applications
    8 Compatibility with Explosives, Propellants or Pyrotechnics
    9 Limitations
    Section Three - Process Requirements
    10 Surface Preparation
    11 Anodizing
    12 Washing
    13 Dyeing
    14 Sealing
    15 Drying
    16 Re-anodizing
    Section Four - Inspection and Test
    17 Processing
    18 Frequency of Testing
    19 Appearance
    20 Thickness of Coating
    21 Dyed Coatings
    22 Sealing Assessment
    23 Electrical Insulation
    24 Abrasion Resistance
    25 Reflectivity
    26 Corrosion Test
    Annex A - Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Process for Aluminium and
              Aluminium Alloys
    Annex B - Analysis of Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte
    Annex C - Stripping Solutions for the Removal of Anodic
              Coatings
    Annex D - Approximate Conversion of Metric Units to Imperial
              Equivalents (Non-US)

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives the requirements for sulfuric acid anodizing of aluminium and aluminium alloys.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Development Note Supersedes DEFSTAN 03-25/2(1988), DEFSTAN 03-25/1(1984) & DEF 151 (07/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher UK Ministry of Defence Standards
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    DEFSTAN 61-14(PT7)/1(1990) : 1990 PRECISION INSTRUMENT, ROTATING, SERVOCOMPONENTS - PART 7: INSTALLATION CONVENTIONS
    DEFSTAN 22-65/2(2001) : INTERIM SPECIFICATION FOR GAUGES, SUBMARINE DEPTH, DIAL INDICATING
    DEFSTAN 03-24/4(2003) : 2003 CHROMIC ACID ANODIZING OF ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
    DEFSTAN 61-14(PT5)/1(1985) : 1985 PRECISION INSTRUMENT, ROTATING, SERVO-COMPONENTS - PART 5: MOTORS, STEPPING, D.C.
    DEFSTAN 61-14(PT2)/2(1990) : 1990 PRECISION INSTRUMENT, ROTATING, SERVOCOMPONENTS - PART 2: MOTORS, CONTROL AC (SERVOMOTORS, TWO-PHASE INDUCTION)
    DEFSTAN 03-32(PT5)/3(2002) : 2002 PRE-TREATMENT AND PAINTING OF VEHICLES, ENGINEER EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS - PART 5: SYSTEMS FOR NON-FERROUS METALS EXCLUDING ALUMINIUM ALLOY FOR ARMOUR AND STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS
    DEFSTAN 61-14(PT1)/2(1990) : 1990 PRECISION INSTRUMENT, ROTATING, SERVOCOMPONENTS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMON TESTS FOR SERVOCOMPONENTS
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT1)/2(1995) : 1995 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 1: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF ALUMINIUM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 03-2/3(1995) : 1995 CLEANING AND PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
    DEFSTAN 03-32(PT6)/3(2002) : 2002 PRE-TREATMENT AND PAINTING OF VEHICLES, ENGINEER EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS - PART 6: SYSTEMS FOR SPECIALISED VEHICLES, COMPONENTS AND SUBSTRATES INCLUDING DISTINCTIVE COLOURS
    DEFSTAN 61-14(PT9)/1(1988) : 1988 PRECISION INSTRUMENT, ROTATING, SERVOCOMPONENTS - PART 9: MOTORS, TORQUE, D.C.
    DEFSTAN 03-24/3(1997) : 1997 AMD 1 1999 CHROMIC ACID ANODIZING OF ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
    DEFSTAN 61-14(PT10)/1(1989) : 1989 PRECISION INSTRUMENT, ROTATING, SERVO-COMPONENTS - PART 10: GEARHEADS
    DEFSTAN 03-14/2(1995) : 1995 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF CHROMIUM FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7479:1991 Method for salt spray corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres
    DEFSTAN 03-21/3(2002) : 2002 MECHANICAL METHODS FOR THE INDUCEMENT OF RESIDUAL SURFACE COMPRESSIVE STRESSES
    DEFSTAN 03-24/3(1997) : 1997 AMD 1 1999 CHROMIC ACID ANODIZING OF ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
    BS EN ISO 2360:2017 Non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic electrically conductive base metals. Measurement of coating thickness. Amplitude-sensitive eddy-current method
    DEFSTAN 03-2/3(1995) : 1995 CLEANING AND PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
    View more information

    • Access your standards online with a subscription

      Features

      • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations
      • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications
      • Multi - user online standards collection: secure, flexibile and cost effective