Electrolytic and electroless process for treating metallic surfaces and products formed thereby
US6753039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2022 |
Classification
- 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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