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Electrolytic graining of aluminum with nitric and boric acids

US4416972A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1981
Grant dateNov 22, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41N3/034
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aluminum is electrolytically grained in an aqueous solution of nitric and boric acids to provide a surface structure suitable for use as part of a lithographic printing plate. The electrolyte may also optionally contain hydrogen peroxide and/or aluminum nitrate.

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