Abstract: The instant invention is directed to an aqueous bath for the electrodeposition of bright metal deposits, and more particularly to a bath composition which provides upon the basis metal an electrodeposit having improved brightness, particularly in low current density areas, and as well, a condition of ductility markedly better than that which characterizes certain prior art baths. The electroplating bath composition of this invention embodies a polyethylenimine having the general empirical formula --[C.sub.2 H.sub.5 N].sub.x --, and a sulfonating agent for the polyethylenimine, whereby there is obtained a reaction product which contains nitrogen substituted sulfamate groups as an integral part of the polymer chain. The nitrogen substituted sulfamate unit of the reaction product is represented by the formula: ##STR1## where, M = H, Li, Na, K, or, NH.sub.4. The ratio of these nitrogen substituted sulfamate units to amino units, --[CH.sub.2 CH.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and process for inhibiting an aqueous acid solution and a composition so inhibited. The acid solution containing, for example, HF is inhibited by including a condensation product of a mixture of diethyl- and dibutyl-thiourea with hexamethylenetetramine.

Abstract: An improved chromium-free zinc surface treatment provides for contacting the surface with an aqueous solution of a thiourea compound and a vegetable tannin at a pH value of from 2 to 6.5. Corrosion resistance and paint receptivity of the surface are enhanced.

Abstract: The instant invention is particularly directed to a palladium electroplating bath and a method of plating therewith. The bath comprises essentially pure palladium free of alloying elements thereof and being in electrodepositable form, as well as a Class I brightener selected from the group consisting of methylene bis(napthlene sodium sulfonate), sodium benzene sulfonate, benzene sulfonimide and phenyl-sulfonic acid and a Class II organic brightener selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde-o-sodium sulfonate, 2-butyne-1, 4-diol, 2 butene-1,4- diol and allyl sulfonate in order to improve the brightness of the deposit. The bath is particularly effective in plating palladium and alloys thereof.

Abstract: A rotary conveying apparatus comprising a plurality of rails for supporting and conveying cup-shaped cylindrical articles on a cushion of fluid during their translatory movement from the inlet ends to the outlet ends of the rails. The apparatus incorporates a framework on which a plurality of the rails are mounted in longitudinally extending spaced substantially parallel relationship, with the inlet and outlet ends thereof arranged in a circular pattern at equal circumferentially spaced increments therearound. Each of the rails is formed with a plurality of cavities or ports in a supporting surface thereof, through which a fluid such as air is discharged against the surface of an article in a manner to support the article on a cushion of fluid in spaced relationship from the supporting surface.

Abstract: An aqueous alkaline solution containing an organic tannin is used to clean a tin surface. The composition is particularly useful for cleaning tin surfaces because the presence of the tannin inhibits etching of the tin surface which normally occurs under alkaline conditions.

Abstract: An aqueous bath suitable for the electrodeposition of a bright iron-nickel electrodeposit onto a substrate susceptible to corrosion comprising iron ions, nickel ions, a bath soluble primary nickel brightener containing a sulfo-oxygen group, a bath soluble complexing agent, and an auxiliary bath soluble nickel brightener containing a sulfo-oxygen group, said auxiliary brightener having the general formula:R--SO.sub.2 --R.sub.1 --S--R.sub.2 --SO.sub.3.sup.- M.sup.+,whereinR is an aliphatic hydrocarbon moiety having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or aryl,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are aliphatic hydrocarbon moieties of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R and R.sub.1 may be linked together to form an organic radical when R is aliphatic, andM.sup.+ is hydrogen, sodium potassium, lithium or ammonium.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous electroplating bath and process for obtaining bright deposits of silver-gold alloys. The bath contains a polyakylene imine and an alkylene polyamine.

Abstract: An improved barrel-type treating apparatus comprising a framework, a foraminous treating barrel having an elongated opening supported at its ends on the framework, and a drive mechanism including a shaft on the framework having a driven gear at one end drivingly coupled to the barrel, a drive gear at the opposite end coupled to the shaft through a slip clutch and a stop arm on the shaft for engaging an abutment at a treating station to limit oscillating movement of the barrel between an angularity of preferably at least about 180.degree. up to an angularity below that at which workpieces are inadvertently discharged from the barrel opening. The gear on the barrel is preferably provided with coacting means to prevent loss of synchronization between the barrel and drive assembly. A secondary drive assembly is also preferably provided for oscillating the barrel through a controlled angularity while in an elevated position above a treating station to facilitate drainage of treating solution from the workpieces.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrolyte for the deposition of predominantly gold alloy deposits, a method for the preparation and use of the electrolyte, and an article obtained by such electrodeposition. These electrolytes contain soluble gold and base metal salts, a buffer system effective at pH 4-6, and either a soluble aluminum compound or formate or oxalate ions. Preferably, the electrolyte contains both the aluminum and formate or oxalate ions.

Abstract: A non-cyanide acidic silver electroplating bath contains a soluble silver salt, a thiosulfate, a bisulfite buffer and a sulfate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a palladium electroplating bath and a method of plating therewith. The bath contains palladium as the palladosammine chloride and a phosphonic compound which is an alkylene diamine phosphonate derivative. The bath may be employed to plate palladium or its alloys. In a preferred embodiment, a pure palladium deposit may be obtained which exhibits very low porosity even after subsequent cold forming of the article on which it is deposited.

Abstract: Disclosed are an improved composition and process for the treatment of aluminum surfaces for the purpose of imparting corrosion resistance and improved receptivity of an organic finish. A lithium compound is added to an aqueous tannin composition to obtain this effect.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and process useful in forming a nickel phosphate coating on an iron or steel surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bath and process for obtaining deposits of gold or gold alloys of improved uniformity of deposit thickness on an irregularly shaped conductive surface. The aqueous plating bath contains gold as the aurocyanide complex, a mild reducing agent, a complexing agent, arsenic as a water-soluble arsenic compound, and a substituted polyamine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of coating a metal surface by contacting it with an aqueous acidic solution containing hexavalent chromium and either a non-ionic surfactant having the formulaRO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n HwhereinR = a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic radical of 5 to 25 carbon atomsn = 2 to 30Or glycine followed by drying and baking the surface. Preferably, the solution also contains urea.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition and process useful for the treatment of an aluminum surface comprising contacting the surface with an aqueous solution containing at least 0.000025 weight percent of a vegetable tannin, which solution exhibits a pH of at least 3. Best results can be obtained via a two-stage tanin treatment in which the treating solution of the first stage also contains titanium and fluoride in dissolved form.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrode design which exhibits extended service live when immersed in aqueous fluoride ion containing compositions. The electrode comprises a fluoride ion sensitive membrane adhered to an insulating electrode shell by means of a slow-setting cement. At least one deposit of a cyanoacrylate glue adheres to the membrane and the electrode shell so as to prevent contact between the aqueous composition and the slow-setting cement.

Abstract: A slightly alkaline gold plating solution, free of cyanide and phosphates, contains a sodium gold sulfite complex and a palladosamine chloride complex.

Abstract: A method for treating cup-shaped workpieces in which the workpieces are positioned within a shape-conforming chamber formed with an outlet port in the base thereof and a conforming nozzle is positioned within the interior of the workpiece in close clearance-spaced relationship. The nozzle is provided with an axial port for discharging a high-pressure treating fluid against the central portion of the interior bottom surface of the workpiece, causing a high-speed radial outward flow therealong and thence axially outwardly along the interior wall surfaces of the workpiece. Upon reaching the open end of the workpiece, the direction of flow is reversed and is directed axially along the exterior wall surface of the workpiece, and upon passing the bottom edge thereof, the fluid is deflected in impinging relationship against the outer bottom surface, whereafter it is discharged through the outlet port and is recovered for reuse.