Abstract: This invention relates to a process of pretreating an aluminum surface for subsequent nickel plating to provide improved adhesion and corrosion resistance. The pretreatment process comprises subjecting the aluminum surface to anodizing in a phosphoric acid electrolyte in such a manner so that the voltage is increased to operating levels within 30 seconds, preferably in less than 15 seconds.
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of controlling the composition of an electrocoating bath, and, in particular, the neutralization agent content of such a bath wherein the electrocoating current is sensed and in accordance therewith a particular amount of ultrafilter permeate is discarded.
Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method of melting metal, particularly reactive metals, such as aluminum, wherein heated molten metal is withdrawn from a first chamber and a portion of the withdrawn molten metal is transferred to a second chamber containing solid metal so as to melt same and a portion of the withdrawn metal is recirculated to the first chamber so as to maintain melt homogenuity therein.
Abstract: This invention relates to an improved corner construction for cryogenic tanks of generally rectilinear cross section wherein the internal surfaces of the tank are insulated with a foamed material which is in direct contact with cryogenic liquid.