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Aluminum is the most profusely found metal as well as the most used. Its abundant use is because of its unique property of being lightweight and yet immensely strong. It is used in the raw form, more commonly known as mill finish aluminum which is not treated and has a coarseness and a dull finish. When aluminum is anodized\u00a0or powder coated, these drawbacks are overcome and provide a stronger structure\u00a0and more beautiful appearance. Let us discuss this in detail in the following sections. We will focus more on anodizing vs. powder coating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What Is Anodizing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>

When the surface of aluminum is covered in oxide, it is called anodizing<\/strong><\/a>. This name is given because aluminum is dipped in an electrolyte bath with a cathode that releases hydrogen and oxygen from the metallic surface, turning aluminum into an anode. This electrochemical process provides a much more durable, corrosion-resistant, and attractive anodizing finish to aluminum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Anodizing Advantage and Disadvantage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Anodizing is much in demand because of the following advantages.<\/p>\n

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  • The anodizing appearance is much neater. There are no mill marks.<\/li>\n
  • The anodizing layer provides it with an extra protective layer.<\/li>\n
  • The anodizing layer is resistant to sunlight and ultraviolet lights.<\/li>\n
  • The anodizing finish is corrosion-resistant and abrasion-resistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Like everything, anodizing has a couple of disadvantages as well.<\/p>\n

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    • The anodizing color options are limited.<\/li>\n
    • The touchup of severely damaged is more visible.<\/li>\n
    • Only specific grades of aluminum can be used with anodizing finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

      What Products Use Anodizing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>

      Anodizing is preferred because of its unique quality of being flexible yet strong. It is used in many products, and some of its applications are as under.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Anodizing Application<\/th>\nProducts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Architectural structures<\/td>\nroofing systems, storefronts, curtain walls, and building exteriors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Appliances<\/td>\nrefrigerators, microwaves, televisions, coffee brewers, and dryers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Building products<\/td>\ncommercial and residential buildings like wall switch plates for buildings, vents, patio covers, awnings, bathroom accessories, dust covers, mailboxes, light fixtures, storm doors, and window frames<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Furniture<\/td>\ntables, beds, and storage cabinets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Sporting goods<\/td>\nboats, golf carts, and fishing gear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Motor vehicle components<\/td>\ntrim parts, wheel covers, control panels, and number plates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Jewelry and artwork<\/td>\nNecklaces, earrings, art frameworks, decorations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>