Method for preparing aluminum for subsequent electroplating
US5466360A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D5/44
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for preparing aluminum and aluminum alloys includes the step of simultaneously honing the surface of the aluminum or aluminum alloy in a zincating solution. The honing removes the aluminum oxide layer from the surface of the aluminum or aluminum alloy work piece while the zincating solution deposits a layer of zinc on its surface. The zincate-honing may be followed by electroplating.
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