Abstract: The present invention refers to an electroplating bath for depositing chromium which comprises at least one trivalent chromium salt, at least one complexing agent, at least one halogen salt and optionally further additives. Moreover, the invention refers to a process for depositing chromium on a substrate using the mentioned electroplating bath.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an electrolytic treatment device having an anodic compartment comprising a non-chromium (VI) etching solution to be treated and immersed therein an anode. The anodic compartment is separated by a membrane from a cathodic compartment comprising a cathodic solution comprising an inorganic acid, wherein the anode and the cathode are used comprising or consisting of a ternary or higher Pb alloy with Sn and at least one further metal selected from the group consisting of Sb, Ag, Co, Bi and combinations thereof. Moreover, a method for etching plastic parts is provided as well.

Abstract: An aqueous acidic copper electroplating bath that produces a satin deposit includes a source of copper ions, an acid, a satin additive, and optionally one or more acidic copper electroplating bath additive(s), wherein the satin additive includes a block copolymer with the structure of RO(EO)m(PO)nH.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of metal surface preparation by anodizing processes and refers to a method for producing a corrosion-resistant aluminum-silicon alloy casting and more particularly to the optimization of the anodizing cast aluminum parts with high silicon content, by using a multiple step anodizing cycle. Moreover, the present invention refers to a corrosion-resistant aluminum-silicon alloy casting and its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the corrosion resistance of a chrome-plated substrate wherein at least one part of a chrome-plated surface of a chrome-plated substrate is dipped into an electrolyte comprising trivalent chromium ions, at least one conducting salt and at least one reducing agent, and afterwards, a trivalent chromium oxide film is formed on the at least one part of the chrome-plated surface by applying a pulse reverse current between the chrome-plated surface and a counter electrode electrically connected with the chrome-plated surface through the electrolyte. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a chrome-plated substrate obtainable by this method.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining trivalent chromium plating bath efficiency includes an aqueous electroplating bath, which includes trivalent chromium ions and a sulfur compound, and an ultraviolet (UV) radiation source that provides UV radiation to the bath effective to inhibit a reduction in plating efficiency of the bath.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the corrosion resistance of a chrome-plated substrate wherein at least one part of a chrome-plated surface of a chrome-plated substrate is dipped into an electrolyte comprising trivalent chromium ions, at least one conducting salt and at least one reducing agent, and afterwards, a trivalent chromium oxide film is formed on the at least one part of the chrome-plated surface by applying a pulse reverse current between the chrome-plated surface and a counter electrode electrically connected with the chrome-plated surface through the electrolyte. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a chrome-plated substrate obtainable by this method.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for metallization of an article having a plastic surface avoiding the metallization of the rack which fixes the article within the plating bath.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an electroplating bath for depositing chromium which comprises at least one trivalent chromium salt, at least one complexing agent, at least one halogen salt and optionally further additives. Moreover, the invention refers to a process for depositing chromium on a substrate using the mentioned electroplating bath.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anode for use in electroplating applications for highly alkaline electroplating electrolytes based on sodium hydroxide for depositing zinc and zinc alloys onto steel substrates and die-cast zinc substrates.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an electroplating bath for depositing chromium which comprises at least one trivalent chromium salt, at least one complexing agent, at least one halogen salt and optionally further additives. Moreover, the invention refers to a process for depositing chromium on a substrate using the mentioned electroplating bath.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous solution and a method for preparing an organic protective coating on a Cr(lll) conversion layer which is localized on (anodized) aluminium (alloy) to enhance corrosion protection. The composition is an aqueous solution which contains water, an organic film forming agent and a corrosion inhibitor, wherein the corrosion inhibitor comprises or consists of at least one 2-arylriazole. According to the method of the present invention, the composition is used for post-treating of a Cr(lll) conversion layer on (anodized) aluminium (alloy). The invention further provides a modified Cr(III) conversion coating on (anodized) aluminium (alloy), which is producible or produced with the inventive method. The modified Cr(III) conversion coating according to the invention shows excellent corrosion protection, paint adhesion and electrical resistivity.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for metallization of an article having a plastic surface avoiding the metallization of the rack which fixes the article within the plating bath.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining trivalent chromium plating bath efficiency includes an aqueous electroplating bath, which includes trivalent chromium ions and a sulfur compound, and an ultraviolet (UV) radiation source that provides UV radiation to the bath effective to inhibit a reduction in plating efficiency of the bath.

Abstract: An aqueous electrolyte for a metal-halogen flow battery includes an electrolyte that includes zinc bromide, a chelating agent, and a metal plating enhancer. The metal plating enhancer may include Bi, Pb, Te, Se, and/or Tl, salts thereof, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate with a corrosion resistant coating comprising at least one nickel layer and at least one chromium layer as finish. Between these layers, at least one tin-nickel alloy layer is deposited for suppression of corrosion reactions determined by CASS and Russian mud tests. The invention relates also to a method for producing such substrates with corrosion resistant coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anode for use in electroplating applications for highly alkaline electroplating electrolytes based on sodium hydroxide for depositing zinc and zinc alloys onto steel substrates and die-cast zinc substrates.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an electroplating bath for depositing chromium which comprises at least one trivalent chromium salt, at least one complexing agent, at least one halogen salt and optionally further additives. Moreover, the invention refers to a process for depositing chromium on a substrate using the mentioned electroplating bath.

Abstract: The present invention provides a suspension and method for improving the corrosion protection of substrates which comprise or consist of steel. It has been discovered that if an organic derivative of a bentonite clay and a modified urea are added to a dispersion of flakes of Zn, Al and/or Mg, or alloys thereof, the resulting suspension demonstrates a rheological profile which is ideally suited for coating steel substrates. In fact, the inventive suspension enables coating with a high consistency of performance. The performance of the suspension is already reached after one coating process i.e. even after a dip/spin coating process is conducted only one once. In conclusion, steel substrates can be provided with a high-quality corrosion resistant coating in a more economical way compared to the prior art.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroplating bath for zinc-iron alloys as an anti-corrosive layer and to a method for depositing zinc-iron alloy on a device. The invention also relates to a device which comprises an anti-corrosive layer of a zinc-iron alloy and the use of mentioned electroplating bath.