Electrochemical finishing of stainless steel
US4148707A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 1998 |
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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