Abstract
Anodizing is one of the most widely used surface treatments for magnesium and its alloys. In this electrolytic oxidation process, the surface of a metal is converted to an anodic oxide/hydroxide film with desirable protective, decorative or functional properties. This chapter describes the fundamentals of anodizing treatment, with an emphasis on the difference between magnesium anodizing and aluminum anodizing. The chapter then discusses the most widely used commercial anodic treatments and describes how the treatment conditions affect the corrosion resistance and the physical and mechanical properties of the anodic coating that forms on magnesium alloys. A critical review of recent patents and advances in the anodizing of magnesium is given. After reviewing the literature, the chapter explains how surface treatment can lead to more widespread use of magnesium alloys in a range of industrial applications.
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