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Electroplating apparatus with self-contained rinse water treatment

US4783249A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 1987
Grant dateNov 8, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S204/13
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The continuous flow of fresh water to and metal hydroxide contaminated water from a counter flow rinse tank in an electroplating apparatus is greatly reduced or eliminated by a parallel flow path provided to an adjacent ion exchange treatment unit and from the ion exchange unit back to the rinse tank. The rinse tank is fitted with a submerged pump to provide the rinse water to the ion exchange unit and through this unit back to the rinse tank.

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