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Method of treating rolled steel article

US9422629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2011
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21B45/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating a rolled steel article, the method comprising: providing a first solution comprising an acid arranged to separate mill scale components from steel and a surfactant arranged to suspend separated mill scale components in the first solution; applying the first solution to a surface of the article for a prescribed duration; rinsing the first solution from the surface of the article by applying a rinse liquid to the article; directing a first flow of air onto the surface of the article to remove moisture from the surface of rolled steel article; and directing a second flow of air onto the surface of the article subsequent to application of the second solution until remaining moisture on the article is substantially removed.

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