EN 12373-16:2001

Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Anodizing - Part 16: Check for continuity of thin anodic oxydation coatings - Copper sulfate test EN 12373-16:2001

Publication date:   Jan 30, 2004

Scope

This part of this European Standard specifies a method of checking the continuity of thin anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys by a copper sulfate contact test. The use of this method is limited to anodic oxidation coatings of less than 5 micrometres thickness, or coatings that have been deformed. Note: The method described enables a rapid check to be made for the continuity of a thin coating of aluminium oxide on aluminium and its alloys.