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Electrochemical finishing of stainless steel

US4148707A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1978
Grant dateApr 10, 1979
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Expiry dateJul 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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