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May 24, 2012
 

Glossary

What are transonic airfoils, and what is the active clearance control? Check out our technical dictionary and find out more about engine technology terms – from active clearance control to velocity triangle.
Cadmium-plating Can-annular combustion chamber Can-type combustion chamber Cascade axis Cascade front Cascade normal Cascade spacing Case-hardening CBN hardfacing of blade tips Ceramic Coating Ceramics CFRP structures Chemical conversion Chromate treatment of aluminum Chromate treatment of magnesium Chromic acid anodizing CLEAN Cleaning Columnar crystal Combustion chamber Component efficiency Compressor Control system Cooling air holes Copper-plating Crack inspection Critical Mach No.

Chromic acid anodizing

Chromic acid anodizing by the Bengough-Stuart method is particularly suitable for components from which the electrolyte cannot be completely removed, i.e. components with roller weld seams, overlaps and riveted joints. Contrary to sulphuric acid, chromic acid residues left on the surfaces do not cause corrosion. Bengough anodized coatings cannot be died. Furthermore, they cannot be used on aluminum components with an alloying element content of more than 7.5%.
 
 
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