Investigation of novel Cr6+-free anodising pre-treatments for enhanced corrosion protection of aluminium alloy 2024-T3

Hexavalent chromium has been the industry standard for corrosion protection for many years. Its unsurpassed active corrosion inhibiting capabilities, its incredible versatility and its economic benefits made it a popular all-rounder. Nowadays the widely known toxic and carcinogenic nature have restricted its use within the European Union. More...