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Magnesium conversion coating composition and method of using same

US6692583B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 2002
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C22/44
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A conversion coating composition and a method of applying the conversion coating composition to magnesium and magnesium alloy articles prior to painting to prevent corrosion. The conversion coating composition comprises a source of vanadate ions, a material comprising phosphorus, and nitric acid or a source of nitrate ions. In addition, the composition may also contain boric acid or a source of borate ions and a source of fluoride ions or a source of fluoroborate ions.

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