LW-01 Alkaline Etching Additive is a light yellow liquid with a solid content exceeding 43%. In the realm of aluminum surface treatment, it serves as an important aluminum etchant.
Alkali etching is a crucial process in the pretreatment stage and is one of the significant factors in achieving a uniform color tone and surface gloss. Among various oxidants, the basic etching additive, like LW-01, plays a pivotal role. Whether dealing with extruded profiles or plates, defects are bound to occur during extrusion, rolling, and transportation. While these defects can be addressed through polishing and grinding, using alkaline etching to corrode the surface is a more favorable approach.
For the Aluminium Anodizing Process, proper pretreatment is essential. LW-01 Alkaline Etching Additive helps in creating an ideal surface condition before anodizing. By preventing issues such as partial over-corrosion of the aluminum and the formation of pitting that could affect the product's appearance, it contributes to better results in the anodizing process.
After the anodizing process, when it comes to Cleaning Anodized Aluminum, having a properly etched surface from the start makes the cleaning process more manageable. LW-01's ability to avoid the formation of hard lumps of aluminum hydroxide that could cover the tank wall, tank bottom, and heating tubes and form white hard scale also benefits the overall maintenance of the equipment used in the anodizing and cleaning processes.
As an aluminum cleaner in a sense, LW-01 helps in removing surface defects and preparing the aluminum surface for subsequent treatments. It doesn't function like a traditional cleaner but contributes to a cleaner surface for further processing.
Moreover, in some ways, LW-01 can act as an aluminum brightener. By ensuring a more uniform etching process and avoiding surface imperfections, it can enhance the brightness of the aluminum surface, which is beneficial for applications where a brighter appearance is desired.
Although LW-01 is not primarily an Anodizing Agent, its role in the pretreatment process makes it an important component in the overall treatment of aluminum related to anodizing. Its eco-friendly nature, along with its ability to improve etching quality, decrease aluminum loss, and reduce the consumption of alkali, makes it a valuable additive in the industry. With LW-01, the aluminum dissolution can reach over 120g/L, effectively avoiding scale formation and optimizing the etching process for better results in various aluminum surface treatment applications.