Abstract: This invention describes the roll bonding of Al and Ni-bearing Cu alloys to suitable substrates to produce self-brazing materials for the elevated temperature, aggressive environment application. The Al and Ni-bearing Cu alloy for the self-brazing layers can be obtained by cladding layers of elemental Ni and Al to Cu. The Al content in the self-brazing layers can be varied from 2 to 100%. The Ni content in the self-brazing Cu alloy can be varied from 10 to 100%. Additional alloying elements in the commercial Cu alloys such as Fe, Cr, Si, Mn, Sn and Zn are unavoidable. Trace elements in the commercial alloys such as Pb, Ag and As will also affect the brazing and shall be reduced.

Abstract: This invention describes the roll bonding of Al and Ni-bearing Cu alloys to suitable substrates to produce self-brazing materials for the elevated temperature, aggressive environment application. The Al and Ni-bearing Cu alloy for the self-brazing layers can be obtained by cladding layers of elemental Ni and Al to Cu. The Al content in the self-brazing layers can be varied from 2 to 100%. The Ni content in the self-brazing Cu alloy can be varied from 10 to 100%. Additional alloying elements in the commercial Cu alloys such as Fe, Cr, Si, Mn, Sn and Zn are unavoidable. Trace elements in the commercial alloys such as Pb, Ag and As will also affect the brazing and shall be reduced.

Abstract: Protection from corrosive effects of water in hot water tanks is provided by an electrochemically active noble metal type anode disposed in the hot water tank and supplied by a selected level of current passing from the anode through the water to the tank. The anode is configured in such manner as to cause the current to be distributed throughout the entire tank according to a selected profile and takes the form of a long thin element. One portion of the anode includes a layer of noble metal clad or plated onto an electrically conductive and, under anodic conditions, chemically inert layer of metal supported on a suitable electrically insulative member.

Abstract: An improved impressed current cathodic corrosion protection system for a motor vehicle having metallic parts to be protected against corrosion in the presence of condensation, road splash and high humidity conditions includes a direct current power source and means electrically connecting the negative pole of the power source to the metallic parts of the vehicle. An electrically insulating, hydrophilic, corrosion barrier coating is formed on the metallic parts of the vehicle to be protected and an electrode of electrochemically inert material is mounted in closely spaced electrically insulated relation to the metallic parts of the vehicle in a location to be electrolytically coupled to any metallic parts of the vehicle exposed through the coating by an electrolyte which forms on the hydrophilic coating as a result of wetting of the coating by any condensation, road splash or high humidity conditions, the electrode being electrically connected to the positive pole of the power source.

Abstract: A sensor is adapted to be mounted so that it comes in contact with coolant fluid of a vehicular cooling system. When the corrosion inhibiting characteristic of the fluid is effective to prevent corrosion a first potential range is produced whereas when the characteristic is ineffective a second range exists. The effectiveness of the inhibiting characteristic can be displayed in the form of a high impedance voltmeter mounted in the dashboard or other convenient location or indicating means such as a light can be actuated when the potential reaches a threshold level indicating that the inhibiting characteristic is not effective to prevent corrosion. The sensor comprises a reference electrode used with a single sensor electrode on one embodiment and with a pair of sensor electrodes in a second embodiment.

Abstract: A process for the surface treatment of beryllium copper prior to electroplating comprising degreasing the material, removing beryllium from the surface thereby leaving a copper-rich surface and activating the copper-rich surface for electroplating. The removal of the beryllium is accomplished by causing the beryllium to form compounds and then dissolving the compounds without dissolving the copper.

Abstract: A process for plating beryllium copper with an excellent electrically conductive material such as gold for use in high reliability applications wherein a heat treating step is employed after forming to yield a desired hardness spring temper comprising the steps of: providing a copper-rich surface on the beryllium copper; electroplating the copper-rich surface with a diffusion barrier preplate; heat treating the beryllium copper material to a desired temper; and electroplating the material with a high electrically conductive material. This process provides for a void-free, durable gold plate which can be produced by a continuous automated strip plating line before and after heat treating.