Abstract: A method for treating aluminum prior to applying a chemical conversion coating for improving its corrosion resistance especially when rigid requirements need to be met. The aluminum is alkaline cleaned and deoxidized, preferably with a non-chromated deoxidizer. A supplementary treatment consists of immersing the deoxidized aluminum in a potassium of sodium nitrite solution. The aluminum is then coated with a standard chemical conversion coating, and dried at a temperature between 110.degree. F. and 130.degree. F. The resulting product is able to pass salt spray test requirements as outlined in the military specification.

Abstract: A composition and process for the removal of phenolic resin composites from aluminum and its alloys which results in a minimum of corrosion to said metals. The process uses a solvent solution of nitric acid, a hexavalent chromium and incidental water in the proportions of about 0.01-0.12 moles of hexavalent chromium and 1-1.7 moles of H.sub.2 O per mole HNO.sub.3.

Abstract: Protective paper adhesively bonded to stainless steel surfaces is removed by applying an aqueous solvent mixture containing a ketone or similar solvent, alcohol, toluene, and a wetting agent, all of which are maintained in a single phase. The relative composition of the solvent components is maintained on the area of solvent application by covering with a suitable airtight cover. The single-phase solvent mixture penetrates the paper and adhesive, and the vapor pressure of the solvent mixture causes the paper and adhesive to blister and loosen. The paper is peeled off after sufficient time elapses. Any remaining adhesive can be removed with a second solvent containing a ketone and toluene.