Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention relates to an aqueous acid iron phosphorus bath which comprises (A) at least one compound from which iron can be electrolytically deposited, (B) hypophosphite ion, and (C) sulfur-containing compound represented by the formula Y—S—R1—SO3X??I wherein X is H or an alkali metal, R1 is an alkylene group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, Y is H, S—R1—SO3X, C(S)NR2?, C(S)OR?, C(NH2)NR2?, or a heterocyclic group, and each R? is independently H, or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms. Optionally, the aqueous acidic iron phosphorus electroplating bath of the invention also may comprise aluminum irons. The alloys which are deposited on the substrates by the process of the present invention are characterized by the presence of iron, phosphorus and sulfur.

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention relates to an aqueous acid iron phosphorus bath which comprises (A) at least one compound from which iron can be electrolytically deposited, (B) hypophosphite ion, and (C) sulfur-containing compound represented by the formula Y—S—R1—SO3X??I wherein X is H or an alkali metal, R1 is an alkylene group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, Y is H, S—R1—SO3X, C(S)NR2?, C(S)OR?, C(NH2)NR2?, or a heterocyclic group, and each R? is independently H, or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms. Optionally, the aqueous acidic iron phosphorus electroplating bath of the invention also may comprise aluminum irons. The alloys which are deposited on the substrates by the process of the present invention are characterized by the presence of iron, phosphorus and sulfur.

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention relates to an aqueous acid iron phosphorus bath which comprises (A) at least one compound from which iron can be electrolytically deposited, (B) hypophosphite ion, and (C) a sulfur-containing compound selected from sulfoalkylated polyethylene imines, sulfonated safranin dye, and mercapto aliphatic sulfonic acids or alkali metal salts thereof. Optionally, the aqueous acidic iron phosphorus electroplating bath of the invention also may comprise aluminum irons. The alloys which are deposited on the substrates by the process of the present invention are characterized by the presence of iron, phosphorus and sulfur.

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention relates to an aqueous acid iron phosphorus bath which comprises (A) at least one compound from which iron can be electrolytically deposited, (B) hypophosphite ion, and (C) a sulfur-containing compound selected from sulfoalkylated polyethylene imines, sulfonated safranin dye, and mercapto aliphatic sulfonic acids or alkali metal salts thereof. Optionally, the aqueous acidic iron phosphorus electroplating bath of the invention also may comprise aluminum irons. The alloys which are deposited on the substrates by the process of the present invention are characterized by the presence of iron, phosphorus and sulfur.

Abstract: Using a chrome plating bath containing organic sulfonic acid, plating is conducted by application of a pulse current to thereby form a crack-free lower chrome layer on a steel substrate. The lower chrome layer has a compressive residual stress of 100 MPa or more and a crystal grain size of from 9 nm to less than 16 nm. Subsequently, by application of a direct current, a cracked upper chrome layer is formed on the lower chrome layer, to thereby obtain a chrome plated part. The lower chrome layer imparts the chrome plated part with heat resistance and corrosion resistance, and the upper chrome layer imparts the chrome plated part with wear resistance and good sliding properties.

Abstract: Using a chrome plating bath containing organic sulfonic acid, plating is conducted by application of a pulse current to thereby form a crack-free lower chrome layer on a steel substrate. The lower chrome layer has a compressive residual stress of 100 MPa or more and a crystal grain size of from 9 nm to less than 16 nm. Subsequently, by application of a direct current, a cracked upper chrome layer is formed on the lower chrome layer, to thereby obtain a chrome plated part. The lower chrome layer imparts the chrome plated part with heat resistance and corrosion resistance, and the upper chrome layer imparts the chrome plated part with wear resistance and good sliding properties.