Abstract: This invention encompasses methods and reagents for making PT, PZT, and PLZT as well as their extrinsic ions doped powders and thin films. In particular, the invention includes methods for localized laser annealing of PT, PZT, PLZT films to the surface of materials to provide articles useful in electronic devices such as high value capacitors, optical switches, wave guides, and the like. A 15-25% by weight of PT/PZT/PLZT in about a 5-10% acetic acid solution having an effective wetting agent of a surfactant has been found to be a superior isolation for making both powders and thin films, especially thin films for laser writing.

Abstract: An additive package can be used in a single-coat, in situ self-phosphatizing paint to provide a phosphate layer that inhibits corrosion of a surface on which the paint is applied. The additive package includes an amine and a phosphatizing reagent that can be an alkyl-, phenyl- or aryl- ester phosphoric acid or an alkyl-, phenyl- or aryl-phosphonic acid. The reagent and the amine are present in a ratio effective to produce reagent-amine complexes. A paint can include the additive package in addition to a polymer coat forming resin and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: This invention encompasses methods and reagents for making PT, PZT, and PLZT as well as their extrinsic ions doped powders and thin films. In particular, the invention includes methods for localized laser annealing of PT, PZT, PLZT films to the surface of materials to provide articles useful in electronic devices such as high value capacitors, optical switches, wave guides, and the like. A 15-25% by weight of PT/PZT/PLZT in about a 5-10% acetic acid solution having an effective wetting agent of a surfactant has been found to be a superior isolation for making both powders and thin films, especially thin films for laser writing.