The coating that is produced is harder than the substrate which makes the aluminum achieve more durability. Nonetheless, this type of coating is not very efficient in handling thermal stress as well as wear and tear. Coating in aluminum could crack under extreme temperature but it would no peel. To effectively deal with wear, a finish having deeper pores is better in creating a lubricating effect. Moreover, making the coating thicker improves its resistance to aging and wear compared to other coating materials. The sealing of microscopic fissures after the anodizing process ensures that high level corrosion resistance is achieved.  

Since the development of the first anodizing process, acid-based mediums have been used. In the 1920s, chromic acid has been used using a complicated voltage cycle. Near the end of the decade, it was replaced by the sulfuric acid which became the widely used anodizing electrolyte. Before plastics and powder-coated materials became popular, materials coated using oxalic acid anodizing were widely used in architecture. As a process, anodizing continues to evolve through research and development. By making old technologies as the foundation, scientists and researchers are able to capitalize on the advantages and refine the process to make it more viable and efficient. These developments expand the application of the process to other fields. One of them is in military hardware and the aviation industry. These are industries that require high standards in the materials and process they utilize.