Architectural sheet metal applications often require a material that is durable, can be colored or finished, remains clean and beautiful over time. With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

Whether it's cast iron cookware or nonstick skillets, there’s no shortage of available cookware materials. Every type of pot and pan has its benefits and its devotees, but one type you rarely hear ...

In the 1970s hard-anodized aluminum products were first introduced on the market as a way to make working with anodized aluminum easier. This material is hard-wearing, corrosion-resistant, and hard to ...

Aluminum has trace amounts of other alloys and elements, such as (zinc, magnesium, and silicon) present in the alloy. These other elements do not respond the same as the aluminum does during anodizing ...