Design and Technology GCSE
Anodising
What Anodising means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Anodising
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An electrochemical process that thickens the natural oxide layer on aluminium, increasing hardness and allowing for colour dyeing.
An electrochemical process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of aluminium parts.
Topics that use Anodising
- Metals: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to ferrous and non-ferrous metals for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Systems: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to components and systems for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Conformal Coating
- Ferrous Metal
- Non-Ferrous Metal
- Oxidation
- Sacrificial Protection
- Tolerance
- Aesthetic
- Aesthetic Finish
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