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Light metal anodization

US6916414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2002
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D11/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Using pulsed current and relatively low average voltages, articles containing light metals such as magnesium may be rapidly anodized to form protective surface coatings. The anodizing solutions employed may contain phosphate, permanganate, silicate, zirconate, vanadate, titanate, hydroxide, alkali metal fluoride and/or complex fluoride, optionally with other components present.

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