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Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
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Copper anodizing

Is there a process for copper that is similar to that of anodizing for aluminum. Specifically, I seek a coating for electrical copper that has a high dielectric and has a very strong bond (more than typical varnish).

Paul Receveur
- New Albany, IN, USA
2002

I have never heard of it, and could find nothing about it in a quick literature search. Copper can be chemically oxidized, but I am not aware of doing it with anodic current.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

Does a chemical oxidation process meet the mentioned criteria (dielectric and bond)?

Paul Receveur
- New Albany, IN, USA
2002

I'm pretty sure that copper oxides are too conductive for dielectrics. A fused coating of either glass or PTFE would be much better.

Ken Vlach [deceased]
- Goleta, California

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2002

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