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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10074

Third edition
2017-11

Anodizing of aluminium and its

alloys — Specification for hard anodic
oxidation coatings on aluminium and
its alloys
Anodisation de l'aluminium et de ses alliages — Spécification pour
l'anodisation dure de l'aluminium et des alliages d'aluminium

Reference number
ISO 10074:2017(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Material classification...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
6 Thickness...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
7 Surface density........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
8 Resistance to wear/abrasion.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
8.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
8.2 Abrasive wheel wear test method........................................................................................................................................... 3
8.3 Abrasive jet test method.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
8.4 Taber abrasion test method.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
9 Vickers microhardness................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
10 Resistance to corrosion.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Annex A (normative) Information to be supplied by the customer to the anodizer............................................ 6
Annex B (normative) Abrasion test........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Annex C (normative) Preparation of standard specimen.............................................................................................................10
Annex D (informative) Sampling procedures............................................................................................................................................11
Annex E (normative) Breakdown voltage.....................................................................................................................................................12
Annex F (normative) Process qualification and approval............................................................................................................13
Annex G (informative) Packaging and delivery of anodized articles................................................................................14
Annex H (informative) Processing guidance..............................................................................................................................................15
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC  79, Light metals and their alloys,
Subcommittee SC 2, Organic and anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 10074:2010), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the normative references have been updated;
— the recommended jet nozzle for abrasion testing has been revised.

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Introduction
Hard anodizing is an electrolytic treatment which results in the formation of a hard and usually thick
coating of alumina used primarily for engineering purposes.
Hard anodizing can be applied to cast or wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys; however,
alloys containing more than 5  % copper and/or 8  % silicon and die casting alloys require special
anodizing procedures. To obtain optimum microhardness, wear resistance or low surface roughness
characteristics, low contents of alloy are selected.
Unless otherwise specified, articles are anodized after all heat-treatment, machining, welding, forming
and perforating operations. The best results are achieved on machined surfaces. Sharp edges are
machined to a radius of at least 10 times the intended thickness to avoid “burning” and/or spalling.
Hard anodizing will usually result in a dimensional increase on each surface equal to about 50 % of the
coating thickness. The dimensions of the component prior to anodizing will allow for this, if necessary.
The thickness is generally within the range of 25  μm to 150  μm. Low thickness (up to 25  μm) is
sometimes used in a variety of applications, such as splines and threads. Normal thickness (50  μm
to 80 μm) is used for wear or insulation requirements. High thickness (150 μm) is used for repairing
purposes, but thick coatings tend to be softer in outer regions. Very hard coatings reduce the fatigue
strength. This phenomenon can be minimized by applying shot peening before hard anodizing (see H.6),
by reducing thickness and/or by sealing. Hard anodizing tends to increase surface roughness. This can
be limited with low alloy contents and/or mechanical finishing.
Hard anodic oxidation coatings are mainly used to obtain the following:
— resistance to wear through abrasion or erosion;
— electrical insulation;
— thermal insulation;
— build-up (to repair parts out of tolerance on machining or worn parts);
— resistance to corrosion (when sealed).

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 10074:2017(E)

Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys — Specification for

hard anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys

1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for hard anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys,
including test methods.
It also specifies the information to be supplied by the customer to the anodizer (see Annex A).
It is not applicable to coatings produced by processes such as those referred to as plasma electrolytic
oxidation, micro-arc oxidation, plasma-chemical anodic oxidation, anodic spark deposition or spark
anodizing.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1463, Metallic and oxide coatings — Measurement of coating thickness — Microscopical method
ISO 2106, Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys — Determination of mass per unit area (surface density) of
anodic oxidation coatings — Gravimetric method
ISO 2360, Non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic electrically conductive base metals — Measurement
of coating thickness — Amplitude-sensitive eddy-current method
ISO 2376, Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys — Determination of electric breakdown potential
ISO 4516, Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Vickers and Knoop microhardness tests
ISO 6344-1, Coated abrasives — Grain size analysis — Part 1: Grain size distribution test
ISO 7583, Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys — Terms and definitions
ISO 8251, Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys — Measurement of abrasion resistance of anodic oxidation
coatings
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 7583 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
lot
articles of the same nominal composition and temper which are processed together

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3.2
lot acceptance test
test on a production lot (3.1) to determine its conformance to specified requirements

4 Material classification
The properties and characteristics of hard anodic oxidation coatings are significantly affected by both
the alloy and the method of production.
Consequently, for the purposes of this document, materials are classified into five alloy groupings as
follows.
— Class 1: all wrought alloys except those in Class 2.
— Class 2 (a): alloys of the 2 000 series including alloys that contain more than 5 % copper.
— Class 2 (b): alloys of the 5 000 series containing 2 % or more magnesium and alloys of the 7 000 series.
— Class 3 (a): casting alloys with less than 2 % copper and/or 8 % silicon.
— Class 3 (b): other casting alloys.
Information to be supplied by the customer to the anodizer shall be in accordance with Annex A.

5 Appearance
The significant surface shall be completely anodized and the visual appearance shall be substantially
uniform. There shall be no spalling, blistering or powdery (burnt) areas. Visual examination shall be a
lot acceptance test.
Crazing or microcracks shall not normally be a reason for rejection.

6 Thickness
Thickness measurements shall be made on the significant surfaces, but not within 5  mm of contact
(jigging) marks, nor in the immediate neighbourhood of a sharp edge.
Measurement shall be made using either the non-destructive eddy current method described in
ISO 2360 or the destructive microscopical method described in ISO 1463. In the case of a dispute, the
microscopical method (ISO 1463) shall be used.
Measurement of thickness or, where relevant, final dimensions shall be dealt with in a lot acceptance test.

7 Surface density
The surface density (coating mass per unit area), when measured in accordance with ISO  2106 on
unsealed anodic oxidation coatings with a nominal thickness of 50 μm ± 5 μm, shall have the minimum
values given in Table 1.
If the coating thickness is not 50 μm, the surface density shall be corrected proportionately.
WARNING — The method specified in ISO  2106 requires the use of a reagent containing
chromium(VI). Chromium(VI) is toxic and its solutions are hazardous to the environment and
severely hazardous to waters.

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