This is a scanning electron microscope image of the competition's coating. Note that the huge gaps between the manganese phosphate crystals forms no barrier. (Click image to enlarge)

This is a scan of specific elements by valence. Note that the coater is attemping to use a tri-valent chrome (Cr) rinse as the barrier...and it does not come close to meeting the milspec corrosion resistance requirments. (Click image to enlarge)