Abstract: A strip product consists of a metallic substrate, such as stainless steel, and a coating, which in turn comprises at least one metallic layer and one reactive layer. The coated strip product is produced by providing the different layers, preferably by coating, and thereafter oxidizing the coating to accomplish a conductive surface layer comprising perovskite and/or spinel structure.

Abstract: A strip product consists of a metallic substrate, such as stainless steel, and a coating, which in turn comprises at least one metallic layer and one reactive layer. The coated strip product is produced by providing the different layers, preferably by coating, and thereafter oxidizing the coating to accomplish a conductive surface layer comprising perovskite and/or spinel structure.

Abstract: A strip product consists of a metallic substrate, such as stainless steel, and a coating, which in turn comprises at least one metallic layer and one reactive layer. The coated strip product is produced by providing the different layers, preferably by coating, and thereafter oxidizing the coating to accomplish a conductive surface layer comprising perovskite and/or spinel structure.

Abstract: A coated steel product comprises a metallic strip material which has a coating comprising an electrically insulating layer doped with sodium. The thermal expansion coefficient of said metallic strip material is less than 12×10?6 K?1 in the temperature range 0-600° C. Said product may be coated with an electrically conducting layer of molybdenum. The coated steel product is useful as a substrate for flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical contact t comprising a strip substrate comprising a conductive layer of a metal or an alloy provided on the surface of the substrate and an oxide layer provided on the conductive layer. By means of the oxide layer the underlying metal or alloy layer is protected from reaction with elements such as oxide or sulphur in the ambient air. The invention also relates to products such as fuel cells and solar cells comprising the electrical contact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated product comprising a strip substrate comprising a conductive alloy layer comprising silver and indium provided on the surface of the substrate. The conductive alloy layer has good electrical properties and does not easily react with sulphur in the ambient air. The invention further relates to a method for producing a coated product, comprising the steps of: providing a strip substrate; ion-etching of the substrate; depositing a conductive alloy layer comprising silver and indium on the substrate. The invention also relates to a product for electrical use comprising the coated product.

Abstract: A flexible metallic strip product including a ferritic chromium strip steel material having a coating of an electrically insulating layer of zirconia stabilized with yttrium, said coating being intended to receive a second coating of an electrically conducting layers is disclosed. This coating is very efficient as an electrically insulating layer in flexible solar cells and solid state thin film batteries because it has practically the same thermal expansion coefficient as the steel substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ferritic chromium stainless steel with the following composition in percent by weight: C max 0.1, Si 0.1-1, Mn max 0.6, Cr 20-25, Ni max 2, Mo 0.5-2, Nb 0.3-1.5, Ti max 0.5, Zr max 0.5, REM max 0.3, Al max 0.1, N max 0.07 balance Fe and normally occurring impurities, and wherein the content of Zr+Ti is at least 0.2%. The ferritic chromium stainless steel is suitable for use in fuel cells, especially Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.

Abstract: A coated product is disclosed consisting of a metallic substrate and a composite coating wherein at least one component of the composite coating is of MAX material type. Furthermore, a method of producing such a coated product is disclosed using vapour deposition technique in a continuous roll to roll process.

Abstract: A strip product consists of a metallic substrate, such as stainless steel, and a coating, which in turn comprises at least one metallic layer and one reactive layer. The coated strip product is produced by providing the different layers, preferably by coating, and thereafter oxidizing the coating to accomplish a conductive surface layer comprising perovskite and/or spinel structure.

Abstract: A fuel cell component, such as an interconnect for solid oxide fuel cells, consists of a metallic substrate, such as stainless steel, and a coating, which in turn comprises at least one metallic layer and one reactive layer. The fuel cell component is produced by providing the different layers, preferably by coating, and thereafter oxidising to accomplish a conductive surface layer comprising a complex metal oxide structure.

Abstract: A coated steel product comprises a metallic strip material which has a coating comprising an electrically insulating layer doped with sodium. The thermal expansion coefficient of said metallic strip material is less than 12×10?6 K?1 in the temperature range 0-600° C. Said product may be coated with an electrically conducting layer of molybdenum. The coated steel product is useful as a substrate for flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cells.

Abstract: A metal product having a metallic substrate in the form of a tube, strip, foil wire, fibre or bar has a decorative coating consisting of at least two different layers. One layer is based on a metal or metal alloy and one layer is based on a transparent oxide. The product is produced with the aid of PVD in a continuous process and is used in various customer-related products, such as household equipment, mobile phones, or buttons and zippers in clothing.

Abstract: A new coated product is disclosed consisting of a metallic substrate and a coating of a MAX material type. Furthermore, a method of producing such a coated product is disclosed using vapor deposition technique in a continuous roll to roll process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated stainless steel strip product with an evenly distributed layer on one side or both sides of said strip. Said layer has a decorative appearance, the thickness of said layer is maximally 10 ?m, the tolerance of said layer is maximally +/?30% of the layer thickness, the parameter value of L*, a*, b* is respectively 0<L*<95, ?66<a*<64, ?90<b*<70, the tolerance of said decorative appearance as expressed in terms of ?E is maximally 15 and the layer has such a good adhesion so that the coated steel strip when tested in soft-annealed condition can be bent more than 90° over a radius maximally equal to 5*t, where t is the thickness of said strip, without showing any tendency to flaking or the like.

Abstract: A continuous roll-to-roll deposition coating apparatus and a method to continuous coat an edge of a strip substrate are disclosed. The continuous roll-to-roll deposition coating apparatus has one or more deposition zones and one or more targets arranged in a position and orientation relative to an edge region of the strip substrate to obtain the desired coating. Position and orientation can include relative angles, displacement distance and translation position of the targets relative to the edge region. A method to continuously coat an edge region of a strip substrate in a continuous roll-to-roll deposition coating apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible metallic strip product including a ferritic chromium strip steel material having a coating of an electrically insulating layer of zirconia stabilized with yttrium, said coating being intended to receive a second coating of an electrically conducting layers is disclosed. This coating is very efficient as an electrically insulating layer in flexible solar cells and solid state thin film batteries because it has practically the same thermal expansion coefficient as the steel substrate.

Abstract: A coated steel strip product with a dense and hard abrasion resistant coating on one side or both sides of said strip substrate is provided. The thickness of said coating is in total maximally 25 ?m, the hardness of said coating is at least 600 HV and the tensile strength of the steel strip substrate is at least 1200 MPa. The coating is preferably applied by electron beam evaporation and the coating may be, e.g., of Al2O3. The coated metal strip is suitable for shaving equipment, medical instruments, utility and industrial knives as well as saw applications.

Abstract: A coated steel strip product with a dense and hard abrasion resistant coating on one side or both sides of said strip. The thickness of said coating is in total maximally 25 ?m, the hardness of said coating is at least 600 HV and the tensile strength of the steel strip substrate is at least 1200 MPa. The coating is preferably applied by electron beam evaporation and the coating may be, e.g., of Al2O3. The coated metal strip is useful for the manufacturing of doctor and coater blades for paper and printing industry.

Abstract: A coated steel strip product with a dense and hard abrasion resistant coating on one side or both sides of said strip. The thickness of said coating is in total maximally 25 ?m, the hardness of said coating is at least 600 HV and the tensile strength of the steel strip substrate is at least 1200 MPa. The coating is preferably applied by electron beam evaporation and the coating may be, e.g., of Al2O3. The coated metal strip is useful for the manufacturing of doctor and coater blades for paper and printing industry.