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Nodular copper/nickel alloy treatment for copper foil

US5800930A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1997
Grant dateSep 1, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12993
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There it is disclosed a chemical treatment for copper foil which imparts a dark brown to black color to the foil and improves the bond strength of the foil to a dielectric substrate without detrimentally changing the etching characteristics of the foil. The treatment includes depositing a nodular copper/nickel alloy layer on a surface of the foil. These nodules are 55% to 95% by weight copper and are electrolytically deposited using a pulse power controller.

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