Method for deposition of steel protective coating
US7514153B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12937
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for coating a steel surface of a workpiece. According to an aspect of the invention, a steel workpiece is subjected to a first embrittlement-relief baking operation to form a protective oxide layer on the steel surface. The protective oxide layer is de-scaled, and the steel surface is activated. A hydrogen barrier coating is deposited on the activated steel surface, and activated. A zinc-nickel alloy is plated on the barrier coating, and subjected to a second embrittlement-relief baking operation. The porous plating is sealed with a conversion coat. The method is especially useful in making low to no hydrogen embrittlement cadmium-replacement steel parts. Also provided is a corrosion resistant coated steel workpiece.
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