Chromate Conversion Coating

MIL-DTL-5541 Type I and II, AMS 2473

This process is also known as Chemfilm or Alodine. The process involves immersing aluminum in a hexavalent or trivalent chromate. The chromate is gelatinous, and because the film it produces on the aluminum is fragile it should not be handled for up to 24 hours. It typically leaves a light iridescent to dark gold glint. It is commonly applied to items prior to painting to increase corrosion resistance and adhesion. Chromate conversion coatings differ from anodized coatings in that they are used to give corrosion resistance while still maintaining electrical conductivity.

Benefits of Chromate Conversion:

  • Helps prevent corrosion
  • Retains conductive properties of aluminum.
  • Good basis for paint

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Why Peak Finishing?

Peak Finishing offers superior results for all chromate conversion coated products at quick turnaround. Rely on our expertise for top quality and superb customer service. Contact us today for any questions, concerns, or requests about our chromate conversion services in Utah. Our highly trained team is here to help you.

We are the only service in Utah County to offer chromate conversion, but we can service the Salt Lake, Ogden, or St. George areas too—or anywhere else! In fact, we’re only 20 minutes from the point of the mountain, and only a day away via UPS or Fedex from anywhere in Utah and parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Arizona. We’re just two days via UPS ground from any place in the Western United States. We welcome jobs from anywhere in the country looking for a quality product with great customer service. Visit our Get a Quote page for pricing and to request a quote.

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