MIL-STD-1503C
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard describes the cleaning, activation and under-plating process, and material required for aluminum and aluminum alloys prior to applying inorganic coatings. It is intended that this standard be used in conjunction with other process documents, where the technical requirements are for the application of surface treatments and inorganic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys.
1.2 Classification. This standard covers the following cleaning methods and surface pre-treatment process.
1.2.1 Surface Cleaning. Clean surface in accordance with paragraph 5.1.
1.2.2 Surface Preparation. Prepare surface for anodizing and conversion coating in accordance with paragraph 5.2.
5.3.
1.2.3 Preparation for Plating. Prepare for plating in accordance with paragraph
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified throughout this document. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of the documents cited, whether or not they are listed.
2.2 Government Documents.
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, handbooks and commercial item descriptions form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS:
A-A-55827 Chromium Trioxide, Technical
A-A-55828 Sulfuric Acid, Technical
A-A-59105 Nitric Acid, Technical
A-A-59563 Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous, Technical
A-A-59456 Ferric Chloride, Anhydrous, Crystalline, Technical
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS: MIL-Z- 291 Zinc Oxide, Technical
(Inactive)
MIL-A- 24641 Acid Hydrofluoric, Technical
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