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Electrolytic and electroless process for treating metallic surfaces and products formed thereby

US6753039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2002
Grant dateJun 22, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C22/60
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an electroless or electrolytic process for treating metallic surfaces. The process employs a medium comprising at least one oxygen containing water soluble compound (e.g., stannates, molybdates, vanadates and hydrated cerium compounds) having a controlled and predetermined concentration, temperature and pH wherein the metallic surface is at least partially corroded or solubilized.

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