Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.

Abstract: Platinum-based alloys comprising a second element are generally described. In some embodiments, the platinum-based alloy may comprise a third element.

Abstract: Articles including a layer comprising nickel and chromium as well as related methods are described herein.

Abstract: Articles and methods for depositing iron alloy coatings onto metal wires for wireless recharging devices are generally described.

Abstract: Articles including a multi-layer electrical contact and methods for applying the contact to a substrate are described herein. The article may include a substrate on which the multi-layer electrical contact is formed. In some embodiments, the electrical contact includes multiple metallic layers.

Abstract: Nickel-gold alloys and methods of forming the same.

Abstract: Electrodeposition bath compositions, additives, and maintenance methods are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath includes at least a first metal ionic species that reacts with a second metal ionic species to maintain either the first and/or second metal ionic species in a desired oxidation state for electrodeposition.

Abstract: Articles and methods for forming a layer of an iron oxide compound on a metal wire are generally described. The wire may be useful for wireless battery recharging devices.

Abstract: Articles including a layer comprising nickel and chromium as well as related methods are described herein.

Abstract: An electrical contact comprising a layer of a dark electrically conductive finish layer is generally described.

Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.

Abstract: Coated articles, electrodeposition baths, and related systems are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.

Abstract: Techniques for forming an enclosure comprised of an aluminum alloy are disclosed. In some embodiments, aluminum ions and metal element ions can be dissolved in a non-aqueous ionic liquid in an electrolytic plating bath. A reverse pulsed electric current can facilitate in co-depositing the aluminum ions and the metal element ions onto a metal substrate. The resulting aluminum alloy layer can include nanocrystalline structures, which can impart the alloy layer with increased hardness and increased resistance to scratching, corrosion, and abrasion. In some embodiments, the metal element ion is chromium and the aluminum alloy layer includes a chromium oxide passivation layer formed via a passivation process. Subsequent to the passivation process, the formation of the chromium oxide layer does not impart a change in color to the aluminum alloy layer. In some embodiments, hafnium ions are co-deposited with aluminum ions to form an aluminum hafnium alloy.

Abstract: Techniques for forming an enclosure comprised of aluminum zirconium alloy layer are disclosed. In some embodiments, aluminum ions and zirconium ions can be dissolved in a non-aqueous ionic liquid in an electrolytic plating bath. A reverse pulsed electric current can facilitate in co-depositing the aluminum ions and the zirconium ions onto a metal substrate. The resulting aluminum zirconium alloy layer can include nanocrystalline grain structures, which can impart the alloy layer with increased hardness and increased resistance to scratching, denting, and abrasion. In some embodiments, the aluminum zirconium alloy layer can be anodized to form an aluminum oxide layer. Subsequent to the anodization operation, the oxidized layer is able to retain its substantially neutral color.

Abstract: Electrodeposition bath compositions, additives, and maintenance methods are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath includes at least a first metal ionic species that reacts with a second metal ionic species to maintain either the first and/or second metal ionic species in a desired oxidation state for electrodeposition.

Abstract: An article comprising an electrodeposited aluminum alloy is described herein. The electrodeposited aluminum alloy comprises an average grain size less than approximately 1 micrometer. The electrodeposited aluminum alloy thickness is greater than approximately 40 micrometers. A ductility of the electrodeposited aluminum alloy is greater than approximately 2%.

Abstract: Magnets including a coating and related methods are described herein. The coating may include an aluminum layer. The aluminum layer may be formed in an electroplating process.

Abstract: An article comprising an electrodeposited aluminum alloy is described herein. The electrodeposited aluminum alloy comprises an average grain size less than approximately 1 micrometer. The electrodeposited aluminum alloy thickness is greater than approximately 40 micrometers. A ductility of the electrodeposited aluminum alloy is greater than approximately 2%.

Abstract: Leveling additives, their use in electrodeposition, and regeneration are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath may include a non-aqueous liquid and an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon. The optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon may be protonated.

Abstract: Coated articles, electrodeposition baths, and related systems are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.