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Method for treating metallic surfaces and products formed thereby

US6866896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2003
Grant dateMar 15, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D9/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electroless or electrolytic process for treating metallic surfaces is disclosed. The disclosed process exposes the metallic surface to a first medium comprising at least one silicate, and then to a second medium comprising colloidal silica (additional processing steps can be employed before, between and after exposure to the first and second mediums). The first and second mediums can be electrolytic or electroless.

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