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Apparatus for electrochemical finishing of stainless steel

US4118301A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1977
Grant dateOct 3, 1978
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Expiry dateJul 8, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25F7/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The electrofinishing of stainless steel items, especially cutlery items, to a substantially corrosion resistant mirror finish is achieved in two steps, the first step involving electropolishing and the second step passivation of the electropolished surface. Apparatus for effecting the electrofinishing operation is also described.

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