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Process for preparing plastic surfaces to be plated

US5332465A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1993
Grant dateJul 26, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/381
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed which is beneficially employed in sensitizing plastic surfaces prior to etching which sensitization enhances the coverage and adhesiveness of the subsequent plate. The composition and process proposed use Limonene, solutions of Limonene and Emulsions of Limonene for the sensitizer.

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