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Multifunctional composite coatings for metal whisker mitigation

US10178756B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2015
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/09872
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to composite coatings including particles embedded in a matrix, as well as methods and uses thereof. In some examples, the particles are aligned to enhance mitigation of whisker formation from an underlying metal material. Such coatings can be applied to electrical components, thereby reducing the possibility of electrical short circuits from aberrant whisker growth.

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