Abstract: Chromium free cleaning compositions for cleaning aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces comprisingA. from 0.2-4 g/l ferric ion andB. sufficient sulfuric and/or nitric acid to produce a pH of 2 or less.The invention also relates to compositions containing from 0.001-0.5 g/l of fluoride ions.

Abstract: In chromium-free aqueous acidic washing solutions for cleaning the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum-alloy particles, so as to remove therefrom smut and lubricating oil left on the surfaces thereof after metal forming operations, which solutions contain from 0.2 to 4 g/l ferric ion and sufficient sulfuric and/or nitric acid to impart a pH of 2 or less to the solutionh (and which optionally may also contain fluoride ions up to a concentration of 0.5 g/l) there is provided a method of controlling the effectiveness of the washing solution in which the ferric ion concentration therein is monitored, conveniently by the oxidation-reduction potential of the washing solution, as shown in FIG. 3, and is controlled within the desired limits by adding when appropriate suitable amounts of oxidant capable of oxidizing ferrous ions to ferric ions and, separately or in conjunction therewith, a replenisher containing a source of iron ions.

Abstract: Processes and solutions for phosphating metal surfaces. The solutions are acidic aqueous phosphate solutions containing (a) from 0.1 to 1.5 g/l of zinc ion; (b) from 5 to 50 g/l of phosphate ion; (c) from 0.2 to 4 g/l of manganese ion; (d) at least 0.05 g/l of fluoride ion; (e) less than 0.5 g/l of chloride ion; and (f) a phosphating accelerator. The metal surface phosphated with the solution including galvanized steel, is free of white spots and is suitable for electrocoating.

Abstract: A process of enhancing the gloss and retaining the corrosion resistance of an autodeposited coating on a metallic surface by contacting the coating with a reaction rinse solution containing an amphoteric surface active agent and an alkaline material, and then rinsing the coating, preferably with deionized water. The coating preferably comprises a vinylidene chloride copolymer, and the metallic surface preferbly comprises a ferriferrous surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for sealing an anodized aluminum surface by contacting the surface with an aqueous acidic sealing solution having dissolved therein zirconium and/or titanium and dissolved fluoride, said solution preferably including dissolved silicate and/or a dissolved thiourea compound, and including optionally a sealing auxiliary, the process being carried out at a temperature of no greater than about 40.degree. C.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting compositions for addition to aqueous acid metal cleaning compositions for use in the cleaning of surfaces of metal parts which are contaminated with water insoluble, acid soluble deposits, wherein the corrosion inhibiting composition contains a partially hydrolyzed protein which is either a partially hydrolyzed gelatin, a partially hydrolyzed casein or a mixture thereof wherein the partially hydrolyzed protein has a total nitrogen content of from about 10 to about 20% by weight and a free amino group nitrogen content of from about 4 to about 30% based on the total nitrogen content. The invention also relates to aqueous acid solutions containing the corrosion inhibitor of the invention and to processes for treating contaminated metal parts with such acid compositions.

Abstract: A cleaning composition bath, concentrate for its preparation, and method of use of an aqueous alkaline cleaner comprising an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or nitrilotriacetic acid alkali metal salt, an inorganic alkali metal phosphate, a surfactant and optionally an aluminum sequestrant, other inorganic salts and an alkali metal hydroxide, if needed, to adjust the pH of the composition to at least 11.0.

Abstract: An aqueous autodepositing coating composition for coating metallic surfaces comprising resin, persulfate and, optionally, fluoride, which is effective in coating at a pH of about 4 to about 8.5.

Abstract: A degreasing detergent composition for tin surfaces and a method for its use, wherein the composition is an aqueous solution having a pH of 9 to 13 and containing at least one surfactant, at least one alkali metal detergent builder, and at least an alkaline earth metal salt at a concentration of at least 0.003 g/l.

Abstract: Chromium free cleaning compositions for cleaning aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces comprisingA. from 0.2-4 g/l ferric ion andB. sufficient sulfuric and/or nitric acid to produce a pH of 2 or less.The invention also relates to compositions containing from 0.001-0.5 g/l of fluoride ions.

Abstract: A detergent degreasing composition for DI-process tin-plated cans, comprising an alkali metal or ammonium salt of orthophosphoric acid, an alkali metal salt of nitrous acid, an optional surfactant, sufficient of at least one alkali metal salt of carbonic acid to adjust the pH to 9 to 11, and water.

Abstract: Nickel-free aqueous phosphating compositions containing zinc ions, cobalt ions, phosphate ions, and at least two additional cations; methods for using such composition, and products of the methods.

Abstract: The life of chromium phosphate coating baths is extended by at least fully restoring depleted Cr.sup.VI ; bath efficiencies are significantly improved.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning aluminum surfaces wherein the cleaning compositions contain sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing the iron salt content of a PVDC latex autodeposition bath by: filtering a metered portion of the bath to separate it into a filtrate containing the iron salts and a retentate containing the latex and pigment particles; discarding the filtrate; recycling the retentate back into the bath; and adding D.I. water in a volume equal to that of the filtrate.

Abstract: Curing of autodeposited coatings by treatment with water or steam including a solute.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the corrosion resistance of a metal surface at the edge portion which comprises applying direct current to said metal surface as previously zinc phosphated as a negative electrode in an acidic solution comprising zinc ion in a concentration of 2 to 3 g/L, phosphate ion in a concentration of 8 to 14 g/L and chloride ion in a concentration of 3 to 6 g/L under the condition of 5 to 15 A/dm.sup.2 (metal surface) at a temperature of 20.degree. to 40.degree. C. to make an electric zinc phosphate coating film having corrosion resistance.

Abstract: In a process wherein a resinous coating is formed on a metallic surface by immersing the surface in an acidic aqueous coating composition containing dispersed particles of resin, wherein said composition forms on said surface a resinous coating which increases in thickness the longer the surface is immersed in the composition and wherein the resinous coating is contacted with an aqueous solution containing Cr to improve properties of the resinous coating, the improvement comprising contacting said resinous coating with an acidic aqueous solution prepared by combining a hexavalent Cr-containing compound, an aqueous mixture of hexavalent chromium/reduced chromium, and an acid or a soluble salt thereof.

Abstract: Continuous autodeposition from a bath having a low solids concentration and stable coating characteristics is achieved by close control of bath iron concentration, preferably by maintaining iron concentration below about 1.5 gm/l by controlled discard and replacement of bath volume.

Abstract: Acid cleaning of aluminum surfaces is accomplished employing a composition comprising hydrofluoric acid and sulfuric acid. More specifically, this invention relates to a composition and method for treating aluminum containers at low temperatures.