Hi Victor,

See http://www.anodizing.org/Anodizing/definitions.html

An excerpt: «anodizing is an electrochemical process that thickens and toughens the naturally occurring protective oxide. The resulting finish, depending on the process, is the second hardest substance known to man, second only to the diamond. The anodic coating is part of the metal, but has a porous structure which allows secondary infusions, (i.e. organic and inorganic coloring, lubricity aids, etc.)»

Oxides = no soldering; stainless steel = Fe = practically insoluble in Sn = no soldering

Of course I assume you are talking about soldering in terms of electronics and using SnPb or Sn based lead-free alloys.

Regards,

Ioan

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   Is a Stainless Steel anodized surface solderable?

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