Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a chemical conversion coating agent which places a less burden on the environment and can apply good chemical conversion treatment to all metals such as iron, zinc and aluminum, and a surface-treated metal obtained using the same.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a pretreatment method for coating, which does not limit a coating method, places a less burden on the environment and can apply good chemical conversion treatment to all metals such as iron, zinc, aluminum and so on.

Abstract: The invention provides a titanium composite material comprising a bonded laminate having a layer of macromolecular material bonded to the modified surface of a titanium sheet or a titanium alloy sheet, and a process for preparing a titanium composite material, the process comprising the step of bonding a macromolecular material to a titanium sheet or a titanium alloy sheet having a modified surface to be bonded.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a pretreatment method for coating, which places a less burden on the environment and can apply good chemical conversion treatment to all metals such as iron, zinc and aluminum.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-chromium metal surface treating agent which has excellent adhesion with a coating and corrosion resistance, and also has excellent workability and stability. A metal surface treating agent comprising a water-soluble zirconium compound, a water-soluble or water-dispersant acrylic resin and a water-soluble or water-dispersant thermosetting crosslinking agent, wherein said water-soluble zirconium compound has a zirconium content of 500 to 15000 ppm on a mass basis, said acrylic resin has an acid value of solid matter of 150 to 740 mgKOH/g, a hydroxyl value of solid matter of 24 to 240 mgKOH/g, and a solid matter content of 500 to 30000 ppm on a mass basis, and said thermosetting crosslinking agent has a solid matter content of 125 to 7500 ppm on a mass basis.

Abstract: Corrosion resistant, hydrophilic coatings on the surface of aluminum and aluminum alloys may be formed using aqueous compositions containing fluorometallates such as H2TiF6 or H2ZrF6 and vanadium compounds such as decavanadates. To minimize the odor evolved from the conversion coatings it is preferred for a specified oxide, hydroxide, carbonate, or alkoxide to also be present in or added to the aqueous composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating metallic surfaces by a manganese-zinc phosphatizing process, using an aqueous phosphatizing solution, in which nickel is deliberately not added. Said method is characterized in that the zinc:manganese weight ratio of the phosphatizing solution is maintained in the region of between 0.05:1 and 0.99:1 and that the phosphatizing solution has the following contents: between 0.05 and 5 g/l zinc, between 0.075 and 5.2 g/l manganese and between 0.008 and 0.050 g/l copper and/or hexafluoride complexes of titanium, hafnium and/or zirconium totalling between 0.002 and 0.5 g/l, calculated as F6. The invention also relates to the use of the metal parts coated in this manner.

Abstract: A chromium free conversion coating at least equivalent in corrosion protective quality to conventional chromate conversion coatings can be formed on metals, particularly cold rolled steel, by a dry-in-place aqueous acidic liquid that preferably has a pH value between 0.5 and 5.

Abstract: A chemically and thermally stable chromate free aqueous liquid treatment for metals, especially aluminum, that imparts corrosion resistance as good as that from conventional chromate containing treatments, contains water and a fluoroacid selected from the group consisting of H2TiF6, H2 ZrF6, H2HfF6, H2SiF6, H2GeF6, H2SnF6, HBF4, and mixtures thereof; a water soluble organic carboxylic acid that contains at least two hydroxyl groups, exclusive of the hydroxyl groups that are part of any carboxyl groups, per carboxyl group in each acid molecule, the water soluble salts of such acids, and mixtures thereof; a source of phosphate ions; and an organic component selected from the group consisting of tannins and amino-phenolic polymers.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for pretreating and depositing a coating on metal substrates is provided. The coating composition includes from about 1,500 to about 55,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a Group IIA dissolved metal ion, from about 100 to about 200,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal atom is selected from Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals, Group VA, Group VB metals; and water. The composition is substantially free of Group IIA metal fluoride precipitate. This is desirably achieved by including in the aqueous composition a complex metal salt which is different than the salt associated with the complex metal fluoride ion, with the complex metal salt being capable of complexing free fluoride ions to prevent a precipitation reaction with the Group IIA metal ion. A method of preparing such an aqueous coating composition is further provided.

Abstract: A chromium-free corrosion inhibiting coating composition, which does not utilize harmful chromium compounds and can be used for corrosion inhibition of a metal surface, comprising a slurry mixture in which coated aluminum fine powder treated with a hydrophilic coupling agent is suspended in an acidic phosphate bonding solution and which can be stored in a refrigerator, is disclosed. A titanium-coupling agent is preferable to use as the coupling agent, which treats a surface of the aluminum fine powder. In this aqueous chromium-free corrosion inhibiting coating composition, 25 to 40% by weight of the aluminum fine powder a surface of which is treated with the coupling agent is suspended in the acidic phosphate bonding solution.

Abstract: A metal treating composition comprising at least a specific type of dissolved and/or dispersed organic resin, a dissolved vanadium compound in which the valence of vanadium is from 3 to 5, and a dissolved compound that contains at least one of the metals Zr, Ti, Mo, W, Mn, and Ce can provide metal surfaces with superior corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, and fingerprint resistance. The composition contains no chromium to cause pollution problems and/or require pollution abatement.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for treating one or more multi-metal articles. The method comprises exposing the one or more articles to a first treatment composition capable of providing a conversion coating on steel- and zinc-based metal, and exposing the one or more articles to a second treatment coating composition suitable for providing a conversion coating on aluminum-based metal articles. Preferably, the first treatment composition comprises a zinc-phosphate conversion coating comprising, zinc ion, phosphate ion, manganese ion, and fluoride ion. Preferably, the second treatment composition comprises a ceramic composite treatment composition.

Abstract: An aqueous solution for producing a conversion layer on metal surfaces, which has a pH in the range 1.5 to 6 and which contains the complex fluorides of Ti, Zr, Hf, Si and/or B, in an amount such that the concentration of Ti, Zr, Hf, Si and/or B is 20 to 500 mg/l, and 0.1 to 2 g/l of adhesion-promoting lacquer additives and wherein the composition of the aqueous solution is selected so that no crystalline zinc-containing phosphate layer is produced on the metallic surface.

Abstract: Chromate-free treatments and compositions, for applying a conversion or passivation coating to zinc coated metal surfaces. The compositions comprise a polyamidoamine/epihalohydrin polymer or cationic polyamine/epihalohydrin polymer component, fluoacid, H3PO4, and a film forming polymer latex component. The requisite metal surfaces are contacted by the compositions and dried. Rinsing is optional.

Abstract: A method of coating aluminum and aluminum alloy substrates not only imparts a corrosion resistance comparable or even superior to that afforded by chromate treatment but also improves the adhesion to the coating film, while the luster of aluminum is fully retained, notwithstanding the use of a chromium-free treating solution, resulting in an improved coated article with the coated surface having a metallic luster. The method comprises treating an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate with an acidic solution containing sulfuric acid and 0.2 to 0.4 g/L of a ferric ion and having a pH value of 0.6 to 2.0, subjecting the same to chemical conversion treatment with an acidic coat-forming agent containing 0.01 to 0.125 g/L of a zirconium or titanium ion, 0.01 to 1.0 g/L of a phosphate ion, and 0.01 to 0.5 g/L of a fluoride ion and having a pH value of 1.5 to 4.0, followed by coating.

Abstract: A process for forming an improved anodizing film on the surface of an aluminum alloy material. The film is impregnated with an amorphous substance which fills pores formed in the film during its growth. If the film has a flaw reaching the aluminum alloy material, the amorphous substance and aluminum form a layer of passivity which restrains the corrosion of the aluminum alloy material.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes and compositions of solutions for chromate-replacement coatings for aluminum and aluminum alloys. A preferred method includes forming a boehmite coating layer that includes Al (III) ions on an aluminum surface, and applying an ionic conversion coating solution to the coating layer. The ionic conversion coating solution comprises hexavalent and trivalent ions. The trivalent ions are selected from the group consisting of Ce, Ga, Mn, Sc, Ti, Te and V. The hexavalent ions are selected from the group consisting of Mn, Mo, Se and W. It is contended that the resulting coatings provide corrosion resistance and self-healing effect in any defects present in the coatings.

Abstract: Pretreated aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process and composition for pretreating said aluminum and its alloys to provide a coating with color recognition for identification purposes and to improved the corrosion-resistance, electrical conductivity, and adhesion properties which comprises pretreating said aluminum and its alloys with an effective amount of an acidic aqueous solution having a pH ranging from about 2.5 to 5.5 comprising water soluble trivalent chromium compounds, alkali metal hexafluorozirconates, divalent zinc compounds, alkali metal fluoro-compounds, and effective amounts of water soluble thickeners, surfactants or wetting agents.

Abstract: Pretreated aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process and composition for pretreating said aluminum and its alloys to provide a coating with color recognition for identification purposes and to improved the corrosion-resistance, electrical conductivity, and adhesion properties which comprises pretreating said aluminum and its alloys with an effective amount of an acidic aqueous solution having a pH ranging from about 2.5 to 5.5 comprising water soluble trivalent chromium compounds, alkali metal hexafluorozirconates, divalent zinc compounds, alkali metal fluoro-compounds, and effective amounts of water soluble thickeners, surfactants or wetting agents.

Abstract: Rinsing or sealing solutions based on cobalt are described for barrier films such as anodic coatings, phosphate coatings, or “black oxide” coatings. The treated films contain a trivalent or tetravalent cobalt/valence stabilizer complex. The rinsing or sealing bath may also contain an optional preparative agent or an optional solubility control agent. The oxidized cobalt is present in the coating in a “sparingly soluble” form. The valence stabilizers can be either inorganic or organic in nature. Cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations are chosen based on the well-founded principles of cobalt coordination chemistry. A number of cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations that match the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems are presented.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions for post-treating metal coated substrates such as cadmium-plated steel, and zinc-nickel coated substrates and the process for using said compositions to provide a color recognizable coating and to improve the corrosion-resistance, abrasion, electrical, and adhesion properties of the coating. The post-treatment composition comprises an acidic aqueous solution having a pH ranging from about 2.5 to 5.5 and contains effective amounts of trivalent chromium compounds, alkali metal hexafluorozirconates, at least one divalent zinc compound, alkali metal fluoro-compounds, and effective amounts of water soluble thickeners, wetting agents or surfactants.

Abstract: A universal aqueous composition and a process for using such a composition for pretreating metal substrates is provided. The aqueous composition includes a hydroxy functional cyclic compound, such as a tannin, in an amount of at least about 500 ppm, phosphate ions, an oxidizer-accelerator, and at least one Group IVB metal compound capable of converting to a metal oxide upon application to the metal substrate, such as a fluorozirconate or fluorotitanate. The composition may further contain fluoride ions and/or iron. The composition is particularly useful for corrosion resistance with a variety of metals such as iron, steel, zinc-coated surfaces, aluminum, and alloys thereof. A disaccharide may further be provided to prolong the useful life of the composition, particularly when used in spray applications.

Abstract: In at least one aspect, the invention relates to an entirely or substantially chromium-free conversion coating composition and process for conversion coating metal surfaces that provides corrosion resistance. In at least another aspect, the present invention relates to an article having a metal surface that is at least partially coated with an entirely or substantially chromium-free conversion coating that provides corrosion resistance. In certain embodiments, the conversion coating composition comprises water and (A) dissolved fluorometallate anions selected from the group consisting of TiF6−2, ZrF6−2, HfF6−2, SiF6−2, AlF6−3, GeF6−2, SnF6−2, BF4−, and mixtures thereof and (B) a water-soluble polymer which is a Mannich adduct of poly(4-vinyl phenol) and N-methyl ethanolamine. In other embodiments, the composition also comprises (C) a water-soluble polymer which is a Mannich adduct of poly(4-vinyl phenol) and N-methyl glucamine.

Abstract: A metal treating composition comprising at least a specific type of dissolved and/or dispersed organic resin, a dissolved vanadium compound in which the valence of vanadium is from 3 to 5, and a dissolved compound that contains at least one of the metals Zr, Ti, Mo, W, Mn, and Ce can provide metal surfaces with superior corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, and fingerprint resistance. The composition contains no chromium to cause pollution problems and/or require pollution abatement.

Abstract: A non-chromate conversion coating and method of applying same wherein the coating comprises a titanate, such as potassium titanate or sodium metatitanate, as a “drop-in replacement” for a chromate in an otherwise chromate-containing conversion coating.

Abstract: A non-chromate conversion coating and method of applying same wherein the coating comprises a titanate, such as potassium titanate or sodium metatitanate, as a “drop-in replacement” for a chromate in an otherwise chromate-containing conversion coating.

Abstract: A hydrogen containing material comprises a first compound including hydrogen containing material and fluoride, and a second compound including a metal which becomes highly reactive with hydrogen when the metal becomes a compound including fluorine, and a compound including fluorine. The first compound and the second compound are integrally formed into a one-piece layer on the surface of the hydrogen containing material. The metal which becomes highly reactive with hydrogen when the metal becomes a compound including fluorine is at least one metal selected from a rare earth metal, rare earth alloy, Fe, Al, Mg, Ca, Mn, Zn, Zr, Li, or alloys comprising these elements.

Abstract: Metal surfaces are treated with acidic aqueous compositions to form conversion coatings. The acidic aqueous compositions contain fluorometallate anions, divalent and/or trivalent cations of certain elements such as zinc, phosphorus-containing inorganic oxyanions, phosphonate anions containing phosphorus atoms directly bonded to carbon atoms, and water-soluble and/or water-dispersible organic polymers and/or polymer-forming resins.

Abstract: A method of forming a conversion layer on a metallic surface and a composition usable in the method are provided. The composition is an aqueous solution comprising a source of tungstate ions and a soluble material comprising zirconium. The method provides a conversion coating on a surface that can then be painted or otherwise treated. The conversion coatings of the present invention are minimally affected by heating and/or baking, unlike chromate conversion coatings of the prior art.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the treatment of metal substrates including an aqueous solution of a Group IVA metal ion, selected from the group consisting of zirconium, titanium, hafnium and mixtures thereof, and a water-soluble or water-dispersible polyphenolamine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a surface treatment method comprising the steps of providing a treating solution containing a specific ammonium compound or aqueous ammonia, and magnesium silicofluoride, heating the treating solution to a temperature of 70 to 100° C., and soaking aluminum or an aluminum alloy in the treating solution; a piston having a surface coated with a film consisting of a mixture of NH4MgAlF6 and MgAlF5. 1.5H2O or a mixture of NH4MgAlF6 and MgAl2F8.2H2O; and a sliding member made of aluminum or the like wherein the whole surface of the sliding member or the sliding surface thereof is coated with a film which consists of either of the aforesaid mixtures, has a cubic crystal structure, and shows no crystalline orientation.

Abstract: In a method for the pretreatment of work pieces having a surface made of aluminium or aluminium alloys, for non-cutting shaping and/or the connection by welding or gluing to work pieces as well as for a subsequent permanent corrosion-preventing treatment, the work pieces are subjected to a three-stage treatment by a) rinsing with an aqueous, acidic solution containing a mineral acid, b) rinsing with water, c) bringing them into contact with an aqueous, acidic solution which is chromium-free and polymer-free and contains Ti and Zr as complex fluorides in a weight ratio of Ti:Zr of 2:1 to 1:2, in such a way that, after the subsequent drying off, a layer weight of 2 to 15 mg/m2 (calculated as Ti/Zr metal) results, wherein depending on the type of application, solutions having different concentrations and different pH values are used.

Abstract: A conversion coating that does not substantially diminish the luster of a metal surface on which it is coated nor impair adhesion to the surface of lacquers and printing inks commonly used on beverage containers may be provided by contacting the metal surface with an aqueous liquid composition comprising water and at least the following components: (A) a component of one or more dissolved transition metal compounds that contain zirconium and may also include titanium, provided that zirconium constitutes more than 30% of the moles of the total moles or zirconium and titanium; (B) a component of at least one dissolved compound that contains inorganically bonded fluorine and is not part of component (A); and (C) a component of dissolved organic polymer molecules.

Abstract: A treatment method for hydrophilicity for a heat exchanger which can maintain the deodorizing property and hydrohilicity even after a long-time use, and a heat exchanger thus treated for hydrophilicity by said method are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of coating aluminum and aluminum alloy substrates by which not only a corrosion resistance comparable or even superior to that afforded by chromate treatment can be imparted but also the adhesion to the coating film can be improved, while the luster of aluminum is fully retained, notwithstanding the use of a chromium-free treating solution, as well as a coated article with the coated surface according to the above method having a metallic luster.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for post-treating metal coated substrates such as cadmium-plated steel or zinc-nickel coated substrates and the process for using said composition to improve the corrosion-resistance, abrasion, and adhesion bonding properties of the metal coatings. The composition comprising an acidic aqueous solution having a pH ranging from about 2.5 to 4.5 containing effective amounts of trivalent chromium salts, an alkali metal hexafluorozirconate, at least one alkali metal fluoro-compound, and effective amounts of water soluble thickeners and/or surfactants.

Abstract: A non-chrome containing composition and process are disclosed for enhancing the corrosion resistance of zinc or zinc alloy surfaces. The composition comprises a source of titanium ions or titanates, an oxidant and fluorides or complex fluorides. The composition also preferably comprises an organic acid and/or a Group II metal compound, preferably a Group II metal chloride.

Abstract: Pretreated aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process for pretreating said aluminum substrates to improve its corrosion-resistance, and adhesion properties which comprises pretreating said aluminums with an effective amount of an acidic aqueous solution having a pH ranging from about 2.5 to 4.5 and comprises effective amounts of a trivalent chromium compound, alkali metal hexafluorozirconates, at least one alkali metal fluoro-compound, and small but effective amounts of water soluble thickeners and/or surfactants.

Abstract: Composition for post-treating anodized aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process for using said composition to improve the corrosion-resistance, abrasion, and adhesion bonding properties of the anodized aluminum and its alloys. The composition comprises an acidic aqueous solution having a pH ranging from about 2.5 to 4.5 containing effective amounts of trivalent chromium salts, alkali metal hexafluorozirconates, an alkali metal fluoro-compound e.g. fluoroborates and/or fluorosilicates, and effective amounts of water soluble thickeners and surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-chromium metal surface treating agent which has excellent adhesion with a coating and corrosion resistance, and also has excellent workability and stability.

Abstract: Method for reducing in situ the electrochemical corrosion potential and susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking of a nickel-base alloy and boiling water nuclear reactor components formed therefrom when in contact with high temperature water. The method comprises the steps of: adding a metal hydride to the high temperature water; dissociating the metal hydride in the high temperature water to form a metal and at least one hydrogen ion; and reducing the concentration of the oxidizing species by reacting the hydrogen ions with an oxidizing species, thereby reducing in situ the electrochemical corrosion potential of the nickel-base alloy. The method may further include the steps of reacting the metal with oxygen present in the high temperature water to form an insoluble oxide and incorporating the metal into the surface of the nickel-base alloy, thereby reducing the electrical conductivity of the surface of the nickel-base alloy.

Abstract: Sequentially applying two different coatings, in two steps, to metallic surfaces. Metallic surfaces are contacted at temperatures from 10-100° C.

Abstract: An aqueous bath for treating the surfaces of light metals and light metal alloys that does not contain hexavalent chromium or produce any other highly polluting effluent and that forms a highly corrosion-resistant and highly paint-adherent conversion coating has a pH from 1.0 to 7.0 and contains from 0.01 to 50 g/L of permanganic acid and/or salt(s) thereof and 0.01 to 20 g/L of at least one water soluble compound of titanium or zirconium.

Abstract: A nonchromate metallic surface treating agent comprising (a) a silane coupling agent and/or a hydrolytic condensation product thereof, (b) water-dispersible silica, and (c) a zirconium compound and/or a titanium compound is disclosed. The present invention also discloses a method for treating a surface of a PCM steel panel, a method of producing a PCM steel panel, and a PCM steel panel as produced by the method.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conversion coating composition for use in the surface treatment of a PCB and a conversion coating method using the same. The composition comprises 0.1-30 vol % of sulfuric acid; 0.1-15 vol % of hydrogen peroxide; 0.01-10 wt % of an organic acid; 0.1-30 wt % of a nitrogen compound; 0.01-10 wt % of an organic silicate and/or organic titanate; and 0.1-20 wt % of a film forming auxiliary, 0.1-30 wt % of an etching rate controller, 0.1-20 wt % of a reaction promoter and/or 0.1-20 g/l of a stabilizer. This composition is applied to a PCB at 10-60° C. for 1-10 min. The conversion coating film is superb in adhesive strength, acid resistance, and adhesion and can be formed with ease.

Abstract: A non-chromate metallic surface treating agent comprising (a) a silane coupling agent and/or a hydrolytic condensation product thereof, (b) water-dispersible silica, and (c) a zirconium compound and/or a titanium compound, and further comprising (d) a thiocarbonyl-containing compound and/or (e) a water-soluble acrylic resin is disclosed.

Abstract: A visible colored chromium- and phosphorus-free conversion coating can be formed on a metal surface by contacting it with an aqueous liquid composition that comprises an alizarine dye and a product of chemical interaction between a first initial reagent component selected from the group consisting of fluoroacids of the elements titanium, zirconium, hafnium, boron, aluminum, silicon, germanium, and tin; and a second initial reagent component selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, boron, aluminum, silicon, germanium, and tin and all of oxides, hydroxides, and carbonates of all of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, boron, aluminum, silicon, germanium, and tin.

Abstract: Composition for post-treating anodized aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process for using said composition to improve the corrosion-resistance, abrasion, and adhesion bonding properties of the anodized aluminum and its alloys. The composition comprises an acidic aqueous solution having a pH ranging from about 2.5 to 4.5 containing effective amounts of trivalent chromium salts, alkali metal hexafluorozirconates, an alkali metal fluoro-compound e.g. fluoroborates and/or fluorosilicates, and effective amounts of water soluble thickeners and surfactants.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photosensitive member is disclosed which has an aluminum substrate and a photosensitive layer. The substrate contains aluminum, oxygen and titanium, or aluminum, oxygen and zirconium, at the surface portion on the side of the photosensitive layer. Also, a process for producing the electrophotographic photosensitive member, and a process cartridge and an electrophotographic apparatus using the photosensitive member are disclosed.