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Process for forming metallic image, composite material for the same

US4455364A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1982
Grant dateJun 19, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0047
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed a process for forming a metallic image which comprises treating a composite material for forming a metallic image in the presence of a metal chelating agent. Also disclosed is a composite material for use in the process containing a support, a metallic thin layer and a light-sensitive resin layer, wherein a metal chelating agent is included in at least one layer on the support, and a treating solution for the same wherein the metal chelating agent is included therein. According to the invention, it is possible to obtain a metallic image having highly sharp edges in the etched portions.

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