MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

MIL-A-8625 is the military specification titled Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. This specification covers the requirements for electrolytically formed anodic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys for non-architectural applications*. It gives the details, methods, and procedures for these various coatings.
Whereas MIL-STD-171 only gives the general description of available finishes and is a guide to the selection of the correct type of finish.
MIL-A-8625 is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

The anodic coating types and classes that DURALECTRA offers are as follows:

• MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 1  Sulfuric acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from a sulfuric acid bath, Non-dyed
  
• MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2  Sulfuric acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from a sulfuric acid bath, Dyed
  
• MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1  Hard Anodic Coatings, Non-dyed
  
• MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 2  Hard Anodic Coatings, Dyed

*For architectural applications refer to Aluminum Association (AA) or American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) finish designations

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