Anodizing terms in English and Chinese

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Anodization: Anodic oxidation; the process of treating surfaces with anode oxidation. Anodic oxide coating/anodic oxide film: The layer formed as a result of anodization. Natural oxidation: Oxidation that occurs naturally. Combined coating of anodic oxide and organic films: A coating that combines elements from both anodic oxidation and organic materials. Chemical conversion coating: A coating formed through chemical reactions. Electrolysis: A process that involves using electricity. Electrolytic solution: The liquid used in electrolysis. Anode: The positive electrode in an electrolytic process. Cathode: The negative electrode. Auxiliary electrode: An electrode that provides additional support. Distance between electrodes: The gap between the anode and cathode. Electrolytic voltage: The voltage applied during electrolysis. Current density: The amount of current flowing per unit area. Current distribution: How the current is distributed across the surface. Coating ratio: The ratio of coating material to other components. Activation: A process to prepare a surface for further treatment. Deionizer water: Water that has had impurities removed from it. Diffuse reflection: Reflection of light in all directions. Mirror reflection: Reflection of light in a straight line. Reflectivity/Reflectance: The ability of a surface to reflect light. Gloss/Luster: The shine or luster of a surface. Relative-specula glossiness: A measure of surface glossiness. Color difference: The difference between colors. Grey scale: A range of gray shades. Abrasive: Materials used for grinding. Dye/Dyestuff: Substances used to give color to surfaces. Water soluble dye: A dye that dissolves in water. Oil soluble dye: A dye that dissolves in oil. Jig/Rack: Devices used to hold objects during processing. Frame for racking: A frame used to hold items during electrolysis. Pretreatment: Preparatory treatments before coating. Matt finish: A surface finish that gives a matte appearance. Spin finish: A surface finish with a smooth texture. Hair-line finish: A very fine surface finish. Diamond-cut finish: A surface finish with a diamond-like texture. Bright finish/Bright dipping: Processes to increase the gloss of a surface. Sanding/Grinding/Polishing: Methods used to shape and smooth surfaces. Belt sanding/Belt grinding/Belt polishing: Grinding using belts. Barrel polishing/Barreling/Tumbling: Grinding using rotating drums. Electrolytic polishing: Polishing using electrolytic processes. Chemical polishing/Chemical brightening: Polishing using chemical substances. Degreasing: Removing oils from a surface. Alkaline degreasing: Using alkalis to remove oils. Acid degreasing: Using acids to remove oils. Organic solvent degreasing: Using organic solvents to remove oils. Emulsion degreasing: Using emulsions to remove oils. Electrolytic etching: Etching using electrolytic processes. Neutralizing: Reducing acidity. Direct current anodizing: Anodization using direct current. Alternating current anodizing: Anodization using alternating current. Process of superimposed direct current on alternating current: A method that combines direct and alternating currents. Constant current anodizing: Anodization using a constant current. Constant voltage anodizing: Anodization using a constant voltage. Oxalic acid anodic oxide coating: A coating formed using oxalic acid. Sulphoacid anodic oxide coating: A coating formed using sulphuric acid. Hard anodic oxide coating: A thick coating formed through anodization. Self-color anodic oxide coating/Integral color anodic oxide coating: Coatings that retain their original color. Electrolytic colored anodic oxide coating: Coatings that are colored through electrolytic processes. Porous anodic oxide film: A film with porous structure. Barrier layer anodic oxide coating: A coating that acts as a barrier. Functional coating: A coating with specific functional properties. Spray dyeing: Dyeing using spray methods. Daub dyeing: Dyeing by applying dye directly to the surface. Photo-printing: Dyeing using photographic processes. Direct printing: Dyeing by direct application of dye. Heat transfer printing: Dyeing by transferring dye from one surface to another. Removing of coating/Stripping of coating: Removing the coating from a surface. Sealing of anodic oxide coating: Protecting the anodic oxide coating. Hydro-thermal sealing: Sealing using hot water. Steam sealing: Sealing using steam. Boiling water sealing: Sealing using boiling water. Nickel sealing: Sealing using nickel compounds. Boehmite process: A chemical oxidation process. Electrodeposition coating/Electrophoretic coating: Coatings formed through electrochemical processes. Phosphate process: A process involving phosphates. Oxide cell: A unit within a coating layer. Porous layer: A layer with porous structure. Boehmite: A type of aluminum oxide. Coating thickness: The thickness of the coating layer. Surface roughness: The roughness of the surface. Uniformity of film: The consistency of the coating layer. Apparent density of film: The density of the coating layer. Coating mass: The mass of the coating layer. Aging of anodic oxide coating: The process of curing the anodic oxide coating over time. Burning of anodic oxide coating: Damage to the anodic oxide coating due to overheating. Cracking of anodic oxide coating/Crazing of anodic oxide coating/Stress cracking: Damage to the anodic oxide coating due to stress. Blooming: Expansion of the anodic oxide coating. Sealing smut: Impurities that form on the surface after sealing. Weathering: Damage to the surface due to environmental factors. Iridescence: Interference effects that create color changes on the surface. Pitting corrosion: Localized corrosion on the surface. Filiform corrosion: Corrosion that occurs in strands. Galvanic corrosion: Corrosion that occurs due to electrical contact. Weather resistance: The ability of a surface to resist weathering. Corrosion resistance: The ability of a surface to resist corrosion. Abrasion resistance/Wear resistance: The ability of a surface to resist wear. Stain resistance: The ability of a surface to resist stains. Image clarity: The quality of the image produced on a surface. Brightness: The level of shine on a surface. Color fastness: The ability of a color to remain unchanged over time. Dielectric strength: The ability of a material to resist electric fields. Breakdown voltage: The voltage at which a material breaks down under electric fields. Color matching: Matching colors accurately. Color tolerance: The allowable range of color differences. Coating thickness test: Testing the thickness of the coating layer. Salt spray test: Testing the durability of a coating under salt spray conditions. Copper accelerated acetic acid salt spray test (CASS test): A standardized salt spray test. Alkali resistance test: Testing the resistance of a coating to alkalis. Sealing test: Testing the effectiveness of sealing techniques. Hardness test of anodic oxide coating: Testing the hardness of the anodic oxide coating. Abrasion resistance test/Accelerated light fastness test: Testing the resistance of a coating to wear and sunlight. Color-difference meter: A device used to measure color differences. Outdoor-exposure test: Testing the durability of a coating under outdoor conditions. Accelerated weathering test: Testing the durability of a coating under accelerated weathering conditions