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Method for processing acid treatment solution, solution processed thereby, and method for treating articles therewith

US6793738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2002
Grant dateSep 21, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F1/44
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for preparing a solution for treating an article, a treatment solution made thereby, and a method for treating an article with the solution are presented with, for example, the treatment method comprising providing a quantity of treatment solution, the treatment solution comprising an acid having the formula HxAF6, wherein A is selected from the group consisting of Si, Ge, Ti, Zr, Al, and Ga, and x is in the range from about 1 to about 6; determining a concentration of free acid contaminant in the treatment solution; and removing the concentration of free acid contaminant.

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