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Did u know this process?

hi, there ...i recently want to make a project , and i found this metal
was corrosion very special,
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do someone know how to process? pls share with me! thanks.
and i would like to apply to my project.
Paul
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pleex
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I would've thought iron and water in a stagnant environment could produce that sort of corrosion in aluminium...
Reply to
Robin
I think you missed the point. These appear to be deliberate etchings to create a surface texture.
Photo-resist may be applied to create whatever pattern you like.
Etchants for aluminum can be: mild acids, strong bases, and ferric chloride, among others (yes, ferric chloride... I know it's "for copper", but it works nicely on aluminum).
The concentration of the etchant and agitation must be adjusted to minimize undercutting of the pattern.
LLoyd
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Lloyd E. Sponenburgh
Get some scrap and some chemistry and experiment.
A "Jackson Pollock" splatter painting with bitumen paint, then etched in warm caustic soda for a short time, will give a similar effect.
Much depends on the initial condition of the aluminium, alloy and surface finish (especially anodising). Don't expect repeatable results between different sheets.
Reply to
Andy Dingley
hi,Lloyd, did u know how to clean the brownish after etched by ferric chloride. yup,if no other chemical can direct make this result, i also think probably is by photo-resist process! but it seem very naturally.
thanks
lee
Lloyd E. Sp> >I would've thought iron and water in a stagnant environment could
Reply to
pleex
I learned that the hard way at 14, when I went to etchmy first PC board in an aluminum TV-Dinner tray. Mom was not pleased.. :)
Jon
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Jon Danniken

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