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Metal pieces and articles having improved corrosion resistance

US7101469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2004
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31678
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A metal piece having an organic coating with improved corrosion resistance and adhesion is described which comprises a zinc or zinc alloy plated metal piece having on its surface, a chromate film deposited from an aqueous acidic chromium solution comprising trivalent chromium as substantially the only chromium ion present, and a cathodic electrocoated siccative organic coating on the chromate film. A process for obtaining such coated metal pieces also is described.

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