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Failure Modes of Anodized Automotive Aluminum Alloys: A Review

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Materials Design and Applications III

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The use of aluminum alloys is showing an ever-increasing trend today due to its favorable properties. Their properties can be further improved and enhanced by surface treatment and modification procedures. Of these processes, anodization is the best known and most commonly used process that can improve the wear and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys. This is especially important in the automotive industry, where materials often have to be resistant to special stresses. This article provides an insight into the most common types of damage to anodized alloys and anodizing defects.

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Laszlo, N., Takacs, N. (2021). Failure Modes of Anodized Automotive Aluminum Alloys: A Review. In: da Silva, L.F.M. (eds) Materials Design and Applications III. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 149. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68277-4_2

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