Multi-part Document
BS 6161 - Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys

This is a multi-part document divided into the following parts:

• Part 1 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Determination of mass per unit area (surface density) of anodic oxidation coatings (gravimetric method)
• Part 2 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Determination of thickness of anodic oxide coatings: non-destructive measurement by split-beam microscope
• Part 3 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Assessment of sealing quality by measurement of the loss of mass after immersion in phosphoric-chromic acid solution
• Part 4 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Assessment of sealing quality by measurement of the loss of mass after immersion in acid solution
• Part 5 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Estimation of loss of absorptive power of sealed coatings: dye spot test with prior acid treatment
• Part 6 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Assessment of sealing quality by measurement of admittance or impedance
• Part 7 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Accelerated determination of light fastness of coloured anodic oxidation coatings using artificial light
• Part 8 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Determination of the fastness to ultraviolet light of coloured anodic oxide coatings
• Part 9 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Measurement of wear properties with an abrasive wheel wear test apparatus
• Part 10 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Measurement of mean specific abrasion resistance with an abrasive jet test apparatus
• Part 11 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Measurement of total reflectance using a photoelectric reflectometer
• Part 12 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Measurement of specular reflectance and specular gloss at angles of 20°, 45°, 60° or 85°
• Part 13 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Image clarity test using the Gardam grid
• Part 14 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Determination of infra-red reflectance
• Part 15 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Determination of electrical breakdown potential
• Part 16 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Rating system for the evaluation of pitting corrosion. Chart method
• Part 17 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Rating system for the evaluation of pitting corrosion. Grid method
• Part 18 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Determination of surface abrasion resistance
• Part 19 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys. Determination of image clarity. Instrumental method