ALUMINIUM DYES
- Aluminium Dyes
- Aluminium Green AGL
ISO 9001: 2008 CertifiedAluminium Green is a standard dye for quality in the finishing of aluminum products generally fancy aluminums in production of dark greens & light green shades. The technical data sheet contains recommendations covering the optimum condition of application and the upkeep of the dye bath. This dye is found in powder form.
| Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Physical Form | Dry Powder |
| Appearance | Dark Green Powder |
| Chemical Class | Metalized dye |
| Solubility | > 65 g/l @ 60 C |
| Light Fatness | 6 |
| Heat Fastness | Good |
| Anodizing Recommendation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicable conditions are as | ||||
| Coating Thickness | 10-25 microns | |||
| Concentration | 0.5 - 1.0 g/l | |||
| Temperatures | 55 – 60 C | |||
| pH | 5.5 +- 0.5 | |||
| Buffer | The bath must be buffered with 8 g/l sodium acetate tri hydrate0.4 ml/l acetic acid for pH 5.5 | |||
| Time | 2- 3 Minute | |||
| Water Quality | preferably de –ionized; dyeing is also possible in tap water, but this can reduce the service life of dye bath | |||
Setting of dye bath : We recommend to dissolve the dyestuff in demineralized water. Tap water is suitable as well, but the bath stability can be reduced.
pH of the dye bath : It is advisable to correct the pH of dye bath by acetic acid with suitable buffer like sodium acetate.
Sealing : Hot Sealing is preferred.
Disposal of spent dye bath : Spent dye bath must be disposed as per local law. Since this is metal complex dye containing chromium.
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