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Composition and method for neutralizing and sensitizing resinous surfaces and improved sensitized resinous surfaces for adherent metallization

US3962496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1974
Grant dateJun 8, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 7, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C18/30
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new composition and method for treating resinous surfaces that are to be metallized, and an improved sensitized substrate resulting therefrom. A resinous surface that has been conditioned by an oxidizer is treated with an aqueous solution comprising hydrazine to neutralize the surface and provide an improved sensitized surface for subsequent metallization. A preferred form of the solution also includes a pH adjuster and a sequestering agent.

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