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Apparatus and foam electroplating process

US8110076B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2006
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D17/10
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved apparatus and method of producing metal foam is provided which involves optimizing the natural convection of electrolyte through a foam being electroplated by inclining the foam during plating. A diagonal flow of electrolyte though the foam enhances electrolyte turnover within the foam while increasing electroplating efficiency. Further increases in plating efficiency are provided by shifting current density from higher plating zones to lower plating zones.

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