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Stainless steel overcoat for sputtered films

US4594137A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 1983
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C2217/78
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for improving the stability and durability of sputtered metal films such as silver and copper by means of depositing a protective overcoat of a metal such as stainless steel on the exposed surface of the film.

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