Process for electrolytic graining of aluminum sheet
AssigneePolychrome Corporation
InventorsRobert Gumbinner, Jen-Chi Huang
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Abstract
A method for electrolytically graining the surface of aluminum sheets useful in the production in lithographic printing plates which comprises subjecting said aluminum sheets to the action of an electric current in an aqueous electrolytic solution containing, in combination, small but effective amounts of both hydrochloric and tartaric acids.
Claims5
A method for electrolytically graining aluminum which comprises immersing the aluminum in an aqueous electrolytic solution containing hydrochloric acid and tartaric acid as electrolytes, applying thereto an electric current having a current density in excess of 40 amperes per square foot and maintaining the electrolytic solution at a temperature of about 45.degree. C wherein the tartaric acid is present in a concentration of from 0.2% to 1.0% by weight and wherein the hydrochloric acid is present in a concentration of from 0.75% to 3.5% by weight.
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