{"id":119199,"date":"2025-08-04T14:40:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T12:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/articles\/alodine-coating-finish\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:23:55","slug":"alodine-coating-finish","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/articles\/alodine-coating-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"Alodine Coating Finish for Corrosion-Resistant &amp; Conductive Aluminium Parts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-is-alodine-coating\">What Is Alodine Coating?<\/a>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#alodine-vs-anodize-which-finish-for-your-aluminium-parts\">Alodine vs. Anodize: Which Finish for Your Aluminium Parts?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alodine-1200-vs-alodine-5200\">Alodine 1200 vs. Alodine 5200<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#additional-alodine-coating-types\">Additional Alodine Coating Types<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alodine-coating-key-takeaways-for-designers\">Alodine Coating: Key Takeaways for Designers<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-alodine-coating\"><strong>What Is Alodine Coating?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Alodine (or chem-film) is a chemical conversion coating applied to aluminium parts to improve corrosion resistance without altering dimensions or compromising electrical conductivity. Unlike anodizing, it forms a very thin layer (typically 0.25\u20130.5 \u00b5m) that doesn\u2019t alter part dimensions, making it ideal for precision components.<\/p>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BJYjb7As8lk\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/maxresdefault.webp\" alt=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BJYjb7As8lk\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aside-link\">How Does Chromate Conversion Work?<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n\n<p>In aerospace and defense, Alodine 1200 protects structural components, brackets, and airframe assemblies. In electronics and enclosures, RoHS-compliant Alodine 5200 maintains circuit continuity while preventing corrosion. It\u2019s also applied to automotive fasteners and connectors to preserve grounding paths, and in sheet metal fabrication as a primer or standalone finish for interior brackets and panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In telecom and instrumentation, use Alodine-coated aluminium for RF enclosures when you need uninterrupted grounding paths and EMI (Electromagnetic interference) shielding \u2014 the coating preserves conductivity across joints and contact surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-alodine-coating\"><strong>Advantages and Disadvantages of Alodine Coating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-173\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-173\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.4227%;\"><b>Advantages<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4485%;\"><b>Disadvantages<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.4227%;\"><b>Preserves electrical conductivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 ideal for grounding paths, EMI shielding, and sensitive electronics.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4485%;\"><b>Not insulating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 unsuitable if electrical isolation is required (e.g., between mating components).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.4227%;\"><b>Enhances corrosion resistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even on thin-walled parts and precision components.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4485%;\"><b>Less durable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than anodizing in abrasive or high-wear environments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.4227%;\"><b>Excellent primer for painting and adhesive bonding.<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4485%;\"><b>Requires surface prep*<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for optimal adhesion; inconsistent prep may lead to adhesion failure.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.4227%;\"><b>Minimal thickness (0.25\u20131 \u00b5m)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 no need to adjust tolerances for most precision parts.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4485%;\"><b>Thickness control can vary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in recessed or complex geometries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.4227%;\"><b>Fast, low-cost chemical process.<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4485%;\"><b>Toxicity concerns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with hexavalent variants; trivalent options are safer but offer slightly lower corrosion protection.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input::placeholder{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\twhite-space:nowrap;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead{\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 14px;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F6F9FF;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody, .custom-table-block thead, .custom-table-block tr, .custom-table-block td, .custom-table-block th{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tpadding: 7px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 700;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th:after{\r\n\t\tcontent:\"\";\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.585 0.585938L6 5.17094L1.415 0.585938L0 2.00094L6 8.00094L12 2.00094L10.585 0.585938Z' fill='%23476175'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E%0A\");\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 8px;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tbackground-size: 12px 7.5px;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\twidth: 24px;\r\n\t\theight: 12px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block{\r\n\t\tmargin: 20px 0;\t\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\toverflow-x: auto;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media(max-width: 768px){\r\n\t\t\/* .custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\t\twhite-space: nowrap;\r\n\t\t} *\/\r\n\t\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100vw - 16px);\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n    <section class=\"article-author-block\">\r\n        <div class=\"article-content-wrapper\">\r\n            <div class=\"author-block\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"quote-block\" style=\"border-color: #0E6AED;\">\r\n                    <p><strong>*Pro Tip:<\/strong> Design with smooth transitions and large radii to promote even coating coverage. Avoid recesses deeper than 2 mm and sharp internal corners \u2014 these trap chemicals and cause coating defects.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alodine-vs-anodize-which-finish-for-your-aluminium-parts\"><strong>Alodine vs. Anodize: Which Finish for Your Aluminium Parts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Alodine and anodizing both protect aluminium parts against corrosion, but they serve different purposes. Alodine preserves electrical conductivity and requires no dimensional adjustments, making it suitable for precision assemblies and electronic contact surfaces. Anodizing creates a thicker, harder layer for wear resistance and insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/articles\/anodizing-aluminium\/\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Anodised-parts-in-colour.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/articles\/anodizing-aluminium\/\" class=\"aside-link\">Anodizing Aluminum: An Effective Finishing for Corrosion Resistance<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Choose Alodine coating when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintaining electrical conductivity is critical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts will be painted or bonded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget or turnaround time is limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Choose anodizing when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surface durability and abrasion resistance are key<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A decorative finish, color, or matte aesthetic is desired as the final surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical insulation is beneficial to the design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re targeting consumer products or external components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison table below highlights the differences between Alodine coating and anodizing:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-692\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 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36.8557%;\"><b>Alodine Coating<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><b>Anodizing<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Primary Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrosion resistance without losing conductivity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrosion resistance with surface hardening<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Electrical Conductivity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintained (ideal for grounding, electronics)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced (insulating layer formed)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Finish Thickness<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microns-thin (0.25\u20130.5 \u00b5m)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thicker (typically 5\u201325 \u00b5m)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Surface Hardness<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No significant improvement. ~50 \u2013 120 HV*<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significantly increased (protects wear zones).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Type II: ~300 HV*<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Type III hard-coat: 400 \u2013 460 HV*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Paint\/Adhesive Base<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for priming and adhesive bonding<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable as a paint or adhesive base only when sealed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Color Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited (clear, gold)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide range (dyed anodizing possible)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Cost per Part<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower \u2013 quick chemical process<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher \u2013 electrochemical process<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.6804%;\"><b>Ideal Use Cases<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.8557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical enclosures, aerospace bonding parts.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.4639%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer products, wear surfaces, architecture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>*HV: Vickers Hardness \u2014 a measure of surface hardness 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                            <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"><\/path>\r\n                                        <\/svg>\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"article-slider-text\">\r\n                                    <p>Rendered view of black anodized finish<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div thumbsSlider=\"\" class=\"swiper mySwiper article-slider-list\">\r\n                <div 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But what is the difference between the two?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-937\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-937\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3299%;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3969%;\"><b>Alodine 1200<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><b>Alodine 5200<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3299%;\"><b>Finish Appearance<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3969%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden-yellow, iridescent<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear to slightly bluish<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3299%;\"><b>Corrosion Resistance<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3969%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent \u2013 ideal for harsh environments<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good \u2013 sufficient for indoor or mild environments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3299%;\"><b>RoHS Compliance<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3969%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not compliant (contains Chromium)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully RoHS-compliant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3299%;\"><b>Paint Adhesion<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3969%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3299%;\"><b>Surface Preparation Sensitivity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3969%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High \u2013 ensure surfaces are free of oxides and handled with gloves to avoid contamination before coating<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3299%;\"><b>Use when\u2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.3969%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For maximum corrosion resistance in harsh environments (e.g. aerospace frames, marine structures, military hardware)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hexavalent hromium is allowed by specification or regulation<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.1443%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For RoHS-compliant parts requiring electrical conductivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In electronic applications (e.g. enclosures, RF shields, PCBs)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For consumer-facing products where compliance, safety, and transparency are critical<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input::placeholder{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\ttext-align: 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Types<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Use the table below to compare other Alodine coating options and select the right one based on corrosion protection, conductivity, and compliance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-863\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-863\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.9433%;\"><b>Property<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.4588%;\"><b>Alodine 1000<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.201%;\"><b>Alodine 1200S<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6186%;\"><b>Alodine 600 Series<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6495%;\"><b>Alodine 5700<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.9433%;\"><b>Corrosion Resistance<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.4588%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.201%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6186%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6495%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.9433%;\"><b>Electrical Conductivity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.4588%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.201%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6186%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6495%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.9433%;\"><b>Environmental Compliance<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.4588%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c (Hexavalent)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.201%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c (Hexavalent)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6186%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c 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