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Process for forming a well visible non-chromate conversion coating for magnesium and magnesium alloys

US7695771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2005
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C2222/20
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a process for forming a well visible non-chromate conversion coating on surfaces of magnesium and magnesium alloys, to a composition therefor and to a method of use for such coated articles having surfaces of magnesium or any magnesium alloy. The composition is a solution or dispersion comprising a fluorosilicon acid. The composition is preferably an aqueous solution having a pH in the range from 0.5 to 5 and includes often at least one pH adjustment agent. The thereof formed coating is useful to increase the corrosion resistance and the adhesion of magnesium and magnesium alloys to a paint coating, powder coating, e-coat, fluoropolymer coating, self-lubricant layer and adhesive bonding layer. The conversion coating may favorably be coated with a fluoropolymer coating, coated with a silane based sealing or both. The such formed coating is typically of grey mat non-metallic appearance.

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