Patents Assigned to N.V. Union Minere S.A.
  • Alloy and process for galvanizing steel
    Patent number: 6187116
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an Sn-containing and/or Bi-containing zinc alloy for hot galvanizing steel, more particularly for component galvanizing. The alloy is composed of 1 to 5% by weight of Sn+Bi, 0 to saturation of Pb, 0.025 to 0.200% by weight of at least one of Ni, Cr or Mn, 0 to 0.030% by weight of at least one of Al, Ca and Mg, the remainder being zinc and unavoidable impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: N.V. Union Minere S.A.
    Inventor: Michael Gilles