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Conductive, corrosion resistance aluminum
We are looking for type of aluminum that will resist corrosion and maintain electrical conductivity. We are seeking to send a test pulse through the aluminum as part of a sensing circuit. Aluminum is the desired material because of appearance and weight, but, because it rapidly corrodes it loses surface conductivity. Is there a alloy or plating/galvanizing process that will reduce corrosion?
Bo Haeberle- Greensboro, North Carolina
2006
2006
The simplest treatment would probably be MIL-C-5541 chromating, Bo.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2006
If the area is small, I would use a brush plated hard gold on that spot. This does require a lot of attention to detail and strict following of the brush plating sequence and chemicals.
Electroless nickel might work for your use.
Not enough details to give a good answer.
- Navarre, Florida
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