Anodic alumina films formed in sulfamic acid solution

Abstract The formation of anodic oxide films on aluminium in 5% aqueous solution of sulfamic acid is investigated. The investigations were carried out in galvanostatic conditions and at different temperatures and durations. The porosity of porous alumina samples grown under different conditions is determined by the pore-filling method and scanning electron microscopy. The effect of the current density, temperature and duration of the anodic oxidation on the morphology of the porous Al 2 O 3 -films is studied.