Abstract: A lubricating paint including a resin mix, a lubricant additive and silica. The resin mix consists of a urethane resin with molecular weight of over 3,000 and an epoxy resin, with the solids of the urethane resin accounting for 50-97 wt % of the solids of the resin mix. The lubricant additive accounts for 2-40 wt % of all of the solids in the lubricating paint. The silica accounts for 5-100 wt % of all of the resin solids in the lubricating paint. The lubricating paint of the invention exhibits improved formability, corrosion resistance (rust resistance) and lubricity as compared with prior art paints. It also has improved weldability, stain resistance and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A coating composition for metallic surfaces contains:(1) Cr.sup.6+, or Cr.sup.6+ and Cr.sup.3+,(2) 1-50% of lubricant(s) dispersed by a nonionic emulsifying agent,(3) acryl-series polymer emulsion, which is obtained by emulsion-polymerizing, by means of a nonionic emulsifying agent which is essentially free of anionic and cationic emulsifying agent and which contains a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block polymer, monomers of A), B), and C):A) a monomer of ethylene-series, unsaturated carboxylic acidB) one or more monomers selected from a), b), and c):a) alkoxyethylene(metha)acrylamide and its derivative(s) expressed by the following general formula ##STR1## X is CnH.sub.2n+1 (n=0 or 1) Y is CmH.sub.2m+1 (m=0-4)b) acid phospho-oxyalkyl(metha)acrylate, andc) alkoxy-alkyl(metha)acrylateC) one or more acryl-series monomers (a part of which may consist of 2)(c)).

Abstract: A lubricant composition useful for hot plastic working of metal material comprises 100 parts by weight of graphite particles and 2 to 100 parts by weight of particles of at least one metal oxide selected from oxides of Sn, Pb, Zn, Ca, Cu and Al and having an average size of 0.01 to 20.0 .mu.m.

Abstract: A film forming process which imparts excellent formability, corrosion resistance and paintability to the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy plates or aluminum-plated sheet steel.A process for forming composite film on the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy plates which comprises preliminarily treating the surface with a chromating liquid to form a chromate film on the surface, and then coating on the chromate film an organic macromolecular resin composition comprising urethane resin and at least one kind of resin selected from polyester resin and epoxy resin, a wax as a lubricating additive and further a silica sol, followed by drying, to form a film layer.

Abstract: A zinc-plated metallic material resistant to corrosion at elevated temperatures comprising a metallic material; a plating layer consisting of zinc or zinc alloy containing 70% by weight or more of zinc; and a coating layer on the plating layer comprising 10 to 5,000 mg. of magnesium oxide or hydrated magnesium oxide and 50 to 5,000 mg. of chromium oxide or hydrated chromium oxide per square meter of the coating layer.

Abstract: A colorless chromate coating film is formed on a bright aluminum wheel by subjecting the surface of an aluminum wheel to a cathodic electrolytic treatment in an acidic aqueous solution containing not less than 2 g/l of hexavalent chromium ions, 20 to 2,000 ppm of sulfate ions, 10 to 400 ppm of fluorine (F) as fluoride and not less than 20 ppm of zirconium ions at a pH of 0.6 to 1.7 at a current density of 0.5 to 15 A/dm.sup.2 for at least 30 seconds, thereby forming a coating film with a chromium coating amount of 50 to 250 mg/m.sup.2.

Abstract: A treating solution for forming a hydroxide film on each surface of zinc-plated steel plates by cathodic electrolysis is here disclosed which comprises (a) 0.2 to 50 g/l of one or more metal ions selected from the group consisting of Mg.sup.2+, Cr.sup.3+, Ca.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+ and Al.sup.3+, and (b) 0.1 to 50 g/l of one or more oxidizing agents selected from the group consisting of nitrate ions, nitrite ions, chlorate ions, bromate ions and hydrogen peroxide. A process for the surface treatment of the zinc-plated steel plates by the use of this treating solution is also disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed a method for lubricating treatment of an aluminum surface comprising subjecting the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy to chemical zinc deposition plating, then to a treatment with a phosphating solution and further to a lubricating treatment, and a method for lubricating treatment of an aluminum surface comprising subjecting the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy to chemical zinc deposition plating in a thickness of 0.2 .mu.m or more and further to a soap lubricating treatment.

Abstract: A chromating liquid for forming a chromate film on a Zn or Zn-alloy plated steel sheet, is prepared by adding and mixing a silane coupling agent in a molar ratio of from 0.05 to 0.3 relative to Cr.sup.6+ contained in an aqueous chromating liquid which contains 1-30 g/l of Cr.sup.6+ and 1-30 g/l of Cr.sup.3+ at a weight ratio of Cr.sup.6+ /Cr.sup.3+ ranging from 0.1 to 2.0; and further contains 1-59 g/l of hydrofluoric acid and 1-59 g/l of phosphoric acid at total of hydrofluoric acid and phosphoric acid ranging from 2 to 60 g/l and at a weight ratio of (fluoride ions+phosphate ions)/Cr.sup.3+ ranging from 0.5 to 3.5. and, further said chromating liquid is applied on a surface of the zinc-based plated steel sheet and is then dried, thereby forming the chromate film having a coating amount of from 10 to 150 mg/m.sup.2 in terms of the chromium.

Abstract: A lubricant composition effectively enhancing the press-formability, and corrosion-resistance of a zinc-plated steel material and providing a superior, anti-powdering property and degreasing comprises (A) 70 -97% by weight of a lubricant component comprising the sub-components of (a) a succinate of a C.sub.12-18 aliphatic alcohol, (b) a paraffin wax with a melting point of 45.degree. C. -55.degree. C. and (c) a C.sub.12-18 fatty acid ester of C.sub.6-10 aliphatic alcohol and/or a mineral oil, the weight ratio ((a)+(b))/(c) being 1/3 to 1/1 and the weight ratio (a)/(b) being 1/3 to 4/1, and (B) 3 to 30% by weight of a rust-inhibiting component comprising a sulfonates with C.sub.16 or more, a carboxylic acid with C.sub.12 or more and/or a salt of the carboxylic acid, and has a melting point of 25.degree. C. to 40.degree. C. and an acid value of less than 2.0.

Abstract: A heat exchanger having outer surfaces thereof coated with a hydrophilic coating layer. The hydrophilic coating layer essentially consists of a resin as a base, containing a colloidal silica. In the hydrophilic coating layer, part of silanol groups of the colloidal silica are chemically combined with part of hydroxyl groups of the resin. Due to this chemical combination, the colloidal silica undergoes change in its properties such that it has degraded adsorptivity, making smells less liable to attach to the colloidal silica.

Abstract: A heat exchanger made of aluminum includes a plurality of tubes made of aluminum through which a fluid to be heat exchanged flows, the tubes having a metal surface of aluminum; fins made of aluminum arranged between the tubes for accelerating heat exchange between the fluid to be heat-exchanged and air, the fins having a metal surface of aluminum; a first protecting film of a chemical conversion coating formed on the metal surfaces of the tubes and fins and containing a metal component; and a second protecting film of an antimicrobial agent coating on the first protecting film, at least on the fins among the tubes and fins, the second protecting film having a chemical bond with the metal component of the first protecting film. An example of the antimicrobial agent is 2,2'-dithiobis(pyridine-1-oxide).

Abstract: A phosphate treatment solution for composite structures which is here disclosed is characterized by containing 0.3-2.0 g/l of zinc ions, 0.3-4.0 g/l of nickel ions, 0.3-2.0 g/l of manganese ions, 3-10 g/l of sodium ions, 0.1-10 g/l of potassium ions, 5.0-25.0 g/l of phosphate ions, 0.1-20 g/l of total fluorine ions, 4.0 g/l or more of nitrate ions and 0.01-1.0 g/l of nitrite ions as main components, the aforesaid treatment solution having a pH of 2.0-3.5.

Abstract: In the cold rolling oils for steel sheets of the present invention, when 0.2-5% by weight of a high molecular nonionic surfactant having a molecular weight of 2000-15000 and an HLB value of 5-9, as well as 0.2-5% by weight of another nonionic surfactant having 12-16 HLB value, are incorporated with a cold rolling oil as emulsifying and dispersing agents, anti-coalescence of oil particles emulsified and dispersed are remarkably improved, and they are less affected by inclusion of iron powder so that excellent stability with time in an emulsified and dispersed state is obtained, as well as that its plateout is significantly improved. Further, the concentration of the resulting cold rolling oils does not decrease, even in case of weak stirring force, so that stable performance with time are obtained.In addition, when 0.

Abstract: An aqueous lubrication treatment liquid for a cold plastic working of a metallic material comprises 50 to 400 g/l of a solid lubricant, for example, MoS.sub.2, 1 to 40 g/l of a surfactant, 10 ppm to 5000 ppm, in terms of colloidal titanium compound, water, and optionally, 5 to 150 g/l of a binder and 4 to 160 g/l of a metallic soap. This liquid exhibits a strong bonding to the metallic material and an excellent lubricating property, and prevents rusting of the metallic material.

Abstract: A titanium-containing metallic material having a high heat-resistant and abrasion resistant surface is produced by (A) cleaning a titanium-containing metallic material, (B) first plating the cleaned surface of the metallic material with Cu or Ni by a strike or flash plating method, (C) second plating the first plated surface of the Ti-containing material with Ni, Ni-P alloy or a composite material comprising a Ni-P alloy matrix and fine ceramic particles dispersed in the matrix by an electroplating method, (D) non-oxidatively heat treating the second plated Ti-containing material at 450.degree. C.

Abstract: A nonaqueous coating composition comprising a urethane resin, at least one selected from a paraffin wax, a polyethylene wax, a fatty acid amide and a fatty acid amide derivative, and an organic solvent; a nonaqueous coating composition comprising the above components and additional silica; and a coated metal having a specific build-up of a coating formed of one of the above nonaqueous coating compositions.

Abstract: A heat exchanger made of aluminum comprises a plurality of tubes made of aluminum through which a fluid to be heat exchanged flows, the tubes having a metal surface of aluminum; fins made of aluminum arranged between the tubes for accelerating heat exchange between the fluid to be heat-exchanged and air, the fins having a metal surface of aluminum; a first protecting film of a chemical conversion coating formed on the metal surfaces of the tubes and fins and containing a metal component; and a second protecting film of an antimicrobial agent coating on the first protecting film, at least on the fins among the tubes and fins, the second protecting film having a chemical bond with the metal component of the first protecting film. An example of the antimicrobial agent is 2,2'-dithiobis(pyridine-1-oxide).

Abstract: This invention concerns a humidity sensor wherein a chemical conversion coating, giving attention to the property that it undergoes an impedance decrease with adsorption of moisture, is used as humidity sensing element which is characterizied by an extremely short electrode distance, greatly improved sensitivity, high speed response, stable performance over a long period of time, high reliability and cheaper production cost.The principal point that characterizes the humidity sensor in this invention is that the chemical conversion coating deposited on the metal surface with or without an electrolysis application, is made usable as a humidity sensing element. For the chemical conversion coating, such coatings as phosphate, oxalate, titanium fluoro-complex, chromium phosphate and non-chromium types are used.On top of this chemical conversion coating, application of a humidity sensing film is effected to further improve humidity sensing performance.

Abstract: The operation of zinc-nickel phosphate conversion coating of active metals is improved by using phosphating solutions containing formic acid or formate ions. Such solutions can work effectively at low temperatures and provide excellent substrates for paint, particularly that applied by electrodeposition.