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title: "MIL-A-8625F — Citation Detail"
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  The canonical US military specification for anodic coatings on aluminium. Defines Type I (Chromic Acid Anodize), Type II (Sulphuric Acid Anodize), and Type III 
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## Abstract

The canonical US military specification for anodic coatings on aluminium. Defines Type I (Chromic Acid Anodize), Type II (Sulphuric Acid Anodize), and Type III (Hard Anodize) chemistries, plus Class 1 (non-dyed) and Class 2 (dyed) finishes. Specifies coating-weight requirements, thickness ranges, salt-spray performance (per ASTM B117), and stripping tests. The reference specification cited internationally for defence, aerospace, and high-reliability industrial anodizing — including by Indian fabricators supplying defence OEMs. Revision F with Notice 1 is the current version.

## Source details

- **Type:** Standard
- **Year:** 2003
- **Edition:** Revision F (notice 1 2006)
- **Issuer / Authors:** US Department of Defense
- **Official source:** <https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx?qsSearchTerms=MIL-A-8625>
- **Access:** Free download via DLA ASSIST portal
- **Last verified:** 2026-05-21

## Related references

- [AMS 2469](/reference/ams-2469) — standard, 2020
- [ISO 7599](/reference/iso-7599-2018) — standard, 2018
- [ASTM B117](/reference/astm-b117-2019) — standard, 2019