Abstract: A method of colorizing stainless steel strip involves the continuous surface treatment of stainless steel strip with aqueous suspensions of rare earth oxide nano or micro particles or aqueous rare earth nitrate solutions of nano or micro particles. The surface treatment can be applied by roll coating, spraying or other conventional application techniques. The coated strip is then continuously annealed. The surface treatment can provide a variety of colors. It also improves corrosion resistance of the processed stainless steel strip. Steel strip treated in this manner is suitable for a variety of applications in the building systems, automotive and appliance markets.

Abstract: Oxides formed during annealing of stainless steel strip are removed with abrasive brushes, in lieu of acid or molten salt based pickling. In some embodiments, the stainless steel strip is treated with a rare earth element or a related transition metal before annealing, and then brushed after annealing to remove any oxides. The selection of brushes can impart a finished appearance to conventionally polished stainless steel.

Abstract: A method of colorizing stainless steel strip involves the continuous surface treatment of stainless steel strip with aqueous suspensions of rare earth oxide nano or micro particles or aqueous rare earth nitrate solutions of nano or micro particles. The surface treatment can be applied by roll coating, spraying or other conventional application techniques. The coated strip is then continuously annealed. The surface treatment can provide a variety of colors. It also improves corrosion resistance of the processed stainless steel strip. Steel strip treated in this manner is suitable for a variety of applications in the building systems, automotive and appliance markets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metallic sheets having an improved antimicrobial property and also related to a method of manufacturing such sheets. More particularly, it relates to the continuous coating on metallic sheets with a resin composition containing antimicrobial additives. The surface of the metallic article is afforded antimicrobial properties by coating a liquid dispersion or solution of fine particles made of an antimicrobial ingredient on the surface of the metallic sheet dispersed in a uniform layer and cured or dried to affix to the metallic surface. The inorganic antibacterial particles are metal component-supporting oxides and zeolite powders. The inorganic antibacterial core particles have at least a primary surface coating of at least one metal or metal compound having antimicrobial properties. Roll coaters apply the coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metallic sheets having an improved antimicrobial property and also related to a method of manufacturing such sheets. More particularly, it relates to the continuous coating on metallic sheets with a resin composition containing antimicrobial additives. The surface of the metallic article is afforded antimicrobial properties by coating a liquid dispersion or solution of fine particles made of an antimicrobial ingredient on the surface of the metallic sheet dispersed in a uniform layer and cured or dried to affix to the metallic surface. The inorganic antibacterial particles are metal component-supporting oxides and zeolite powders. The inorganic antibacterial core particles have at least a primary surface coating of at least one metal or metal compound having antimicrobial properties. Roll coaters apply the coating.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for refining the domain wall spacing of a grain-oriented silicon steel strip by mechanical scribing and by employing more than one row of staggered small diameter scribing rolls arranged to scribe a different portion of the surface of the strip in a manner that the entire surface of the strip is scribed and in which each row of scribing rolls co-operate with an anvil roll to support the strip.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for refining the domain wall spacing of a grain-oriented silicon steel strip by mechanical scribing and by employing more than one row of staggered small diameter scribing rolls arranged to scribe a different portion of the surface of the strip in a manner that the entire surface of the strip is scribed and in which each row of scribing rolls co-operate with an anvil roll to support the strip.

Abstract: A method is provided for improving the electrical characteristics of grain-oriented silicon steel sheet by heating the steel to temperatures above 1000.degree. F. and then deforming grooves to refine the magnetic domains, optionally, post heat treating to form fine recrystallized grains in the vicinity of the hot deformations, preferably using protrusions on a scribing roll as the sheet moves between a scribing roll and a back-up anvil roll at deforming pressures range up to 120,000 pounds per square inch.

Abstract: A method is provided for improving the electrical characteristics of grain-oriented silicon steel sheet by heating the steel to temperatures above 1000.degree. F. and then deforming grooves to refine the magnetic domains, optionally, post heat treating to form fine recrystallized grains in the vicinity of the hot deformations, preferably using protrusions on a scribing roll as the sheet moves between a scribing roll and a back-up anvil roll at deforming pressures range up to 120,000 pounds per square inch.

Abstract: By adding an appropriate amount, 1 to 12 weight percent, based on the amount of magnesium oxide present and Loss On Ignition values of powdered magnesium metal to the magnesium oxide aqueous slurry composition used to make a separating-agent composition in the making of grain-oriented silicon electrical steel, there are obtained composition, an article, and a method characterized principally by a substantial decrease in the rate of rejections of the produce of the final texturizing anneal because of coating defects--such difficulties as bare spots, and metal-overlay pattern. Moreover, the magnetic properties may be improved because of improved control of the propagation of the internally oxidized zone of the steel.

Abstract: By adding an appropriate amount, 1 to 12 weight percent, based on the amount of magnesium oxide present and Loss On Ignition values of powdered magnesium metal to the magnesium oxide aqueous slurry composition used to make a separating-agent composition in the making of grain-oriented silicon electrical steel, there are obtained composition, an article, and a method characterized principally by a substantial decrease in the rate of rejections of the product of the final texturizing anneal because of coating defects--such difficulties as bare spots, and metal-overlay pattern. Moreover, the magnetic properties may be improved because of improved control of the propagation of the internally oxidized zone of the steel.

Abstract: By adding an appropriate amount, 1 to 12 weight percent, based on the amount of magnesium oxide present and Loss On Ignition values of powdered magnesium metal to the magnesium oxide aqueous slurry composition used to make a separating agent composition in the making of grain-oriented silicon electrical steel, there are obtained composition, an article, and a method characterized principally by a substantial decrease in the rate of rejections of the product of the final texturizing anneal because of coating defects--such difficulties as bare spots, and metal-overlay pattern. Moreover. the magnetic properties may be improved because of improved control of the propagation of the internally oxidized zone of the steel.

Abstract: A method for producing an annealing separator coating on grain oriented silicon steel prior to final texture annealing to improve the coating uniformity and prevent oxidation of the steel surface during this annealing operation. The method comprises coating the steel with a conventional coating, such as magnesium oxide, having an addition of an inert, high temperature refractory annealing separator agent, preferably calcined alumina.An annealing separator composition is also provided.