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Old 18-10-2005   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Nigel.D
Is that zinc chromate?????
*** Zinc Chromate is a generic term for a surface finish that acts by gently etching the surface of aluminium,the material is mixed in the case of aircraft finishes using the basic green/yellow pigment and adding a weak solution of acid,it has a very pungent and abnoxious smell when being sprayed.
Whether cockpit or interior green the finishes contain zinc which is the finest protection for aluminium alloys.
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