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Non-chrome passivation process for zinc and zinc alloys

US6524403B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 23, 2001
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C28/04
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-chrome containing composition and process are disclosed for enhancing the corrosion resistance of zinc or zinc alloy surfaces. The composition comprises a source of titanium ions or titanates, an oxidant and fluorides or complex fluorides. The composition also preferably comprises an organic acid and/or a Group II metal compound, preferably a Group II metal chloride.

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