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Electroless gold plating baths

US4142902A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1978
Grant dateMar 6, 1979
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Expiry dateJan 9, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C18/44
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved electroless gold plating baths, free of cyanide ion, comprise an alkaline aqueous solution of a soluble gold (III) salt and an ether substituted tertiary amine borane. Metallic and non-metallic substrates having catalytically activated surfaces are plated by immersing the substrate in the plating bath.

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