Phosphate Coating Services Increase Corrosion Protection & Improve Friction Properties

Close-up of M16 rifles stacked in series. A phosphate coating is the treatment of iron or steel by immersing it in a solution of phosphoric acid and phosphate salts creating a layer of crystalline phosphates on the surface of the part. We offer three types of phosphate coating services; zinc, manganese, and iron. Depending on which of these types is used and the surface condition of the part the resulting finish will consist of translucent crystals that are light gray to black in color.

Phosphate coating properties often have oil or another type of sealer applied to provide maximum corrosion protection. The porous nature of the phosphate finish allows the oil or sealers to seep into the phosphate coating and become interlocked after drying.

Zinc and/or manganese phosphate is used by the automotive, defense, and machinery industries for corrosion protection and lubricity. Zinc and iron phosphate can also be used as a paint/coating base.

Typical specifications for phosphate include DOD-P-16232 and Mil-DTL-16232.

To learn more about our surface treatment processes, please contact the experts at Silvex Inc. today.