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Nitric acid system for etching magnesium plates

US3935118A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 1974
Grant dateJan 27, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F1/22
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A one-step powderless high-speed process for producing photoengraved letter-press printing and pattern plates from magnesium and alloys thereof by etching such plates in a machine that directs against a surface of the plate droplets of an etching liquid comprising an aqueous solution of a strong inorganic acid and adjuvants.

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