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Tin lead electroplating solutions

US4717460A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1987
Grant dateJan 5, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/3473
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Baths and methods for electroplating tin or tin-lead alloys wherein the formation of tetravalent tin and stannic oxide sludge is reduced or prevented. These baths contain a soluble divalent tin compound, a soluble alkyl or alkylol sulfonic acid at least one wetting agent, and a hydroxyl phenyl compound reducing agent. Other compounds may be added to the bath for improving its performance during electroplating.

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