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Brightening additive for tungsten alloy electroplate

US5525206A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1995
Grant dateJun 11, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D3/56
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A brightening agent for use in tungsten alloy electroplating baths to replace hexavalent chromium plating or other hard lubrous coatings. Baths of the present invention comprise an effective amount of tungsten ions; an effective amount of a metal ion compatible with tungsten; one or more complexing agents; and an effective amount of a bath soluble alkoxylated hydroxy alkyne for providing brightening of a tungsten alloy electroplate.

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