Definition: Collodionization is a process in which a metal or alloy is coated with a layer of a different metal or alloy that will bond to it. This can be used for a variety of applications, such as creating new alloys, bonding metals together, and improving corrosion resistance. The term "collodionization" was first used by Carl von Linde in his 1852 work "Die Bronzierung der Metall- und Stahlwerke," where he describes the process