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Chromate-treated zinc-plated steel strip and method for making

US4902387A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1987
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12847
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chromate-treated steel strip comprising a chromate film on a zinc plated steel strip is improved in corrosion resistance and coating adherence by forming the chromate film of three layer structure consisting of a metallic Cr layer, a Cr.sup.3+ oxide layer, and an outermost surface layer of SiO.sub.2, and Cr.sup.3+ oxide plus Cr.sup.6+ oxide. The three layered chromate film is deposited on a zinc plated steel strip by effecting cathodic electrolysis in a bath containing hexavalent chromium, colloidal silica, optional alumina sol, and a fluoride, by supplying electricity at a specific current density to a controlled quantity.

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