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Category: "Choosing a Finish (corrosion, compatibility)"
354/05. Copper/Aluminum interaction and galvanic/hydrolysis problems - 12/12/24
106/55. Tantalum Coating Processes - November 23
617/72. Choosing a metal finishing process - November 15
121/17. Deposition of Aluminum onto Steel then Anodizing - October 30
241/10. PVDF / Kynar® vs. Powder coating - October 29
277/02. Corrosion of silver caused by ZDDP (zinc based lubricant additives) - October 28
617/60. Zinc Plate vs E-Coat - October 22
221/43. 316 Stainless Shaft Gets Grooved by Radial Seals - September 25
451/29. Anodizing vs. Powder Coating of Aluminum? - August 28
617/05. Matching Finishes between Aluminium and Copper Parts - August 24
16945. Corten Steel -- Q&A, Applications, Problems - July 5
61679. Blackening Hot Dip Gal/Bright Zinc Parts - June 28
61629. Which coating is suitable to 1440 hrs SST - June 20
42140. Connecting aluminum: Stainless or zinc plated screws? - May 27
16063. Zinc hinges for lockers at salt water pool - May 25
61630. Options for using tin plated terminals above the rated temperature? - May 21
61670. Trying to match cast aluminum valve cover finish
- May 16
61665. GI vs. CRCA for Office Metal Furniture - April 27
19766. Galvanic Action between Galvanized and Stainless Steel? - February 8
37526. Want gold colored finishes without use of gold
- February 5
20345. Salt spray or CASS hours for electrophoretic lacquer on PVD on nickel plating - January 24
16945. Need to know steel mill that produces Corten Steel - January 10
61618. White flow marks caused by new PT line
- January 5
61584. How to Achieve Zinc Rainbow Patina
- October 15
45468. How to restore mirror finish on stainless steel - October 4
7984. What ferrous material is fully resistant to hydrochloric acid? - September 28
• How to restore mirror finish on stainless steel - October 4
• What ferrous material is fully resistant to hydrochloric acid? - September 28
• Internal hydraulic tank rust prevention
• What would make Brass magnetic?
• Black stainless steel fasteners for exterior automotive use - July 26
• Hot dip tinning vs. tin electroplating - July 12
• Stainless or zinc plated a better galvanic couple with aluminum? - June 30
• Best plating/coating for cylinder wall liners and piston rings?
• Sulfamic Acid compatibility with galvanized or copper finishes - May 21
• Need aluminum to be copper colored
RFQ: Phoenix, AZ - March 28
• Internal hydraulic tank rust prevention - March 22
• Stainless steel grades suitable for very dilute salt water? - March 21
• Electroplating onto phosphated steel parts - March 9
• Proper fastener material for Ti plate to Aluminum Extrusion?
- February 19
• Coloring Nickel Plating, like red or blue
• Matte black finish for mild steel rivets
- December 11
• Galvanic Corrosion between nickel & aluminum
open Q. - November 26
• Want black bolts with no oil on them - November 21
• Black finishes for bolts and hardware Q&A - November 17
• Copper weathervane staining aluminum church steeple
• SPCC vs. SGCC vs. SECC steel for computer cases
• Galvanic Corrosion between Galvanized Steel and Aluminum - October 19
• Galvanize vs. Galvanneal vs. E-coat vs. Powder
• Powder Coating vs. Liquid Paint for Outdoor Plater - September 22
• Coating or Finish for ADC12 for Sliding Wear Resistance
• 202 SS or 304 SS rooftop HVAC equipment - September 6
• Copper vs Stainless steel tubing for vacuum equipment
• Max. Temp for plated silver Thanks! Resolved :-) - July 22
• Powder Coating vs. Liquid Paint21
• Chemical resistance of nickel plating18
• Which stainless steels are Magnetic2
• Need Chicago screws in 3 colors RFQ Krakow, Poland - June 17
Coating for Spillway Gate Chains
• Anti-corrosion coatings for Railway Track
Galvanic Compatibility of Aluminum & Stainless Steel - June 13
Why don't air conditioner condensers suffer galvanic corrosion from aluminum fins on copper tubing? - June 6
• Galvanic compatibility of aluminum guards on copper gutters
• Best Heat Sink Finishes / Surface Treatments - May 30
• Durable, Conductive, RoHS Aluminum Coating Suggestions
• Chromate conversion coat Zamac 3 directly vs. zinc plate first?
• Hot-dip galvanising alternatives - March 14
• Thin dense chrome vs titanium nitride? - March 12
• Hot Dip Galvanize vs. Zinc Electroplating - March 8