Abstract: A method of treating the surface of a metal base which is conducted prior to cationic electrodeposition coating and is used for improving throwing power in the cationic electrodeposition coating; a metallic material treated by the surface treatment method; and a method of coating this metallic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing separation membrane for water treatment, separation membrane manufactured thereby, and a water treatment method using the separation membrane. More specifically, the present invention relates to: a method for manufacturing separation membrane for water treatment, made of electrically conductive metal or non-metal materials, which can enhance the membrane performance by reducing membrane contamination during water treatment and replace separation membrane made of polymer materials; separation membrane manufactured thereby; and a water treatment method using the separation membrane.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for the brightening and/or passivating of stainless steel after pickling. The invention is based on the discovery that the presence of organic compounds containing multiple hydroxyl groups with at least 3, but not more than 8 carbon atoms as a further ingredient of passivating and brightening solution significantly increases the desmutting performance of pickled stainless steel surfaces. The compositions of the invention are especially useful for the passivating and brightening of stainless steel grades being alloyed with sulfur. The invention thus further encompasses a passivating and brightening process for pickled stainless steel surfaces wherein the stainless steel is alloyed with at least 0.10 at.-% of sulfur.

Abstract: A device for guiding and/or forming a plastics profile includes a region of alterable cross-section formed by a wound flat element. The wound flat element overlaps in a region and is in close mutual contact in the overlapping region. The wound flat element includes a flexible and resiliently deformable coating thereon. A device is provided for altering the region of alterable cross-section.

Abstract: A method for forming a trivalent chromium coating on an aluminum alloy substrate includes adding a chromium-containing solution to a vessel, immersing the aluminum alloy substrate in the chromium-containing solution, immersing a counter electrode in the chromium-containing solution, and applying an electrical potential bias to the aluminum alloy substrate with respect to its equilibrium potential to form a trivalent chromium coating on an outer surface of the aluminum alloy substrate. A method for forming a trivalent chromium coating on a metal substrate includes adding a chromium-containing solution to a vessel, immersing the metal substrate in the chromium-containing solution, immersing a counter electrode in the chromium-containing solution, and modulating an electrical potential difference between the metal substrate and the counter electrode to form a trivalent chromium coating on an outer surface of the metal substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for formulating and utilizing chemical gel formulations, particularly with respect to cooling tower fill cleaning operations.

Abstract: A method for monitoring content of a coating solution for coating components includes supplying a tank with the coating solution containing a concentration of a solvent and a concentration of a coating material. The concentration of the coating material is tested using a titration process. The titration process may include controllably contacting a volume of the coating solution with a reagent solution to form a mixture and using a color processing device to obtain input color data of the mixture to detect an end-point of the titration process. One or both of the solvent and the coating material is supplied to the tank based on an amount of coating solution contacted with the reagent solution when the color processing device detects an input color data signaling the end-point of the titration process.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for producing an anticorrosive coating in which a surface to be treated is brought into contact with an aqueous treatment solution containing chromium(III) ions and at least one phosphate compound and an organosol. The corrosive protection of metal surfaces, in particular those containing zinc and zinciferous surfaces with conversion layers is improved. The decorative and functional properties of the surfaces are retained or improved. In addition, the well-known problems associated with the use of compounds containing chromium(VI) or with multi-stage processes are avoided in which a passivation layer containing chromium ions and a sealing are applied one after the other.

Abstract: A tinned steel sheet includes an Sn-containing plating layer disposed on at least one surface of a steel sheet and in which mass per unit area of Sn is 0.05 to 20 g/m2; a first chemical conversion coating disposed on the Sn-containing plating layer and contains P and Sn, and in which mass per unit area of P is 0.3 to 10 mg/m2; a second chemical conversion coating disposed on the first chemical conversion coating and contains P and Al, and in which mass per unit area of P is 1.2 to 10 mg/m2 and mass per unit area of Al is 0.24 to 8.7 mg/m2; and a silane coupling agent-treating layer formed with the silane coupling agent disposed on the second chemical conversion coating and has a mass per unit area of Si of 0.10 to 100 mg/m2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a corrosion inhibition method which minimizes environmental adverse effects by using phosphate base anticorrosives without using zinc salt base anticorrosives and by reducing the concentration of the phosphate base anticorrosives, enables stable formation of an effective initial protective film, and does not affect water treatment after the formation of the initial protective film. In an initial protective film formation process of forming an initial protective film on a surface of an iron-based metallic member of a water system by adding anticorrosives to the water system, at least one selected from a group consisting of pyrophosphoric acids and pyrophosphates is employed as the anticorrosives and the initial protective film formation process is conducted such that the initial pH at the start of the initial protective film formation process is adjusted to be 5 or more and less than 7 so that the pH at the end of the initial protective film formation process becomes 7 or more.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the purpose of increasing the adhesion of a polymeric material to a metal surface. The process comprises plating the metal surface with a layer of electroless nickel, electroless cobalt or electroless (or immersion) tin followed by phosphating the plated layer prior to bonding the polymeric material thereto. The process is particularly suited to treating printed circuit board inner-layers and lead frames.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a composition useful for passivating a metal surface, in particular a zinciferous surface, comprising, preferably consisting essentially of, most preferably consisting of water and: (A) dissolved phosphate ions; (B) dissolved trivalent chromium ions; (C) dissolved anions of at least one complex fluoride of an element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, Si, Sn, Al, Ge and B; preferably Ti, Si and/or Zr; (D) an optional component of dissolved free fluoride ions; (E) organic acid inhibitor, preferably comprising quaternary ammonium compounds; and, optionally (F) a pH adjusting component; and optionally organic hydroxyl acids.

Abstract: Autodeposition of a coating containing an epoxy resin is accomplished over a metal substrate that has been coated with a zinc phosphate conversion coating without significant removal of the zinc phosphate conversion coating.

Abstract: Metallic surfaces are coated with an aqueous, acidic phosphate solution containing 10 to 60 g/l zinc, 0.5 to 40 g/l manganese, 50 to 300 g/l phosphate ions calculated as P2O5, and optionally other components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating solution to be applied on the surface of metals or metal alloys, a process for cold forming of metals and metal alloys using said coating solution, and a coated blank made of a metal or a metal alloy.

Abstract: A plating solution containing zinc, an electrically conductive salt, an adsorbent, and at least one of mono- to hexavalent metal ions. A treatment using either a solution which contains, all per liter, 2–60 g Zn, 40–300 g caustic alkali, 0.01–50 g adsorbent, 0.002–10 g Fe, 0.002–10 g Co, 0.05–30 g Mn, 0.001–2 g Cu, 0.005–10 g Ni, 0.002–3 g of at least one chosen from among Mo, W, V, Ti, Al, Ca, Ba, and Sn, and 0.01–30 g aliphatic amine or aliphatic amine polymer or a solution which contains, all per liter, 2–40 g Zn, 40–170 g caustic alkali, 0.01–50 g adsorbent, either 0.001–3 g Fe and 0.001–3 g Co or 0.005–5 g Fe and 0.005–5 g Ni, and 0.01–30 g aliphatic amine or aliphatic amine polymer.

Abstract: Methods for treating metallic surfaces, such as aluminum and chromium alloys, are disclosed, including contacting the metallic surfaces with an aqueous solution containing a sulfate providing agent, such as sulfuric acid or alkali metal persulfate, an oxidizing agent for the sulfate providing agent, an alkali metal permanganate and an alkali metal carbonate, so as to provide a passivity surface layer on the metallic surface substantially comprising manganese, oxygen, sulfur and carbon. Aqueous solutions for providing these passivity layers are also disclosed.

Abstract: The aim of the present invention is to provide a phosphate treated zinc coated steel sheet with excellent workability. A steel sheet coated with a zinc based alloy has a phosphate treated coating on the surface thereof. The phosphate treated coating comprises mainly granulated crystals, specifically, crystals in which the average ratio of the major axis to the minor axis is not less than 1.00 and not more than 2.90. Moreover, the method for producing the phosphate treated coating uses a phosphate treatment solution in which the amount of Mg ions is ≧6 g/l and the amount of Zn ions is ≧0.5 g/l, or a phosphate treatment solution in which the amount of Mg ions is ≧10 g/l, the amount of Zn ions is 0≦ and <0.5 g/l, and the amount of nitric acid ions is ≧40 g/l.

Abstract: A surface-treated steel sheet includes a steel sheet, an Al—Zn-base alloy plating layer formed on the steel sheet, a chemical conversion film provided on the alloy plating layer, and a concentric layer of a Cr compound that is formed on the alloy plating layer of the chemical conversion film. The surface-treated steel sheet may include a steel sheet, an zinc-base plating layer formed on the steel sheet, and a film that contains chromium and calcium and that is formed on the zinc-base plating layer.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a processing method for preventing elution of lead in a lead-containing copper alloy to prevent lead from eluting from a faucet metal, etc. made of a lead-containing copper alloy, and a drinking water service fitting made of a lead-containing copper alloy in which elution of lead has been prevented. By forming a chromate film on the surface of a lead-containing copper alloy material, it is possible to reduce elution of the lead left in a limited amount on the surface. A drinking water service fitting made of a lead-containing copper alloy is immersed in an alkaline etching solution in a pre-processing step for a nickel chromium plating step to selectively remove lead on the surface of the lead-containing copper alloy material and is then activated in a solution such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: A metal substrate is anodized in a phosphoric acid anodizing solution. The anodized metal substrate is thereafter contacted with a hexavalent chromium free, trivalent chromium containing acid solution to coat the anodized metal substrate. The coated anodized metal substrate can be adhesively bonded to another such treated metal substrate to form a composite article. The resulting article exhibits excellent bonding and corrosion properties.

Abstract: A process for post-passivation of a phosphated metal surface, characterized in that the phosphated metal surface is treated with an aqueous post-passivation solution which contains from 50 to 500 mg/l of nickel ions and from 200 to 1500 mg/l of phosphate ions. Rinsing water arising which contains constituents of the post-passivation solution may be processed by nanofiltration or reverse osmosis, the retentate being transferred into the phosphating bath, thereby closing the Ni circuit. The post-passivation solution preferably additionally contains a phosphating accelerator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing workpieces suitable for phosphatizing for chipless cold forming by acid pickling, rinsing, drying and treatment with acid reaction lubricants containing phosphate ions. According to said method the workpieces are rinsed before drying with a solution which contains lactic acid, has a pH below 3 and preferably a temperature of between 60 and 80° C. Preferred embodiments of the invention consist of rinsing the workpieces with a solution which in addition contains phosphoric acid, has a lactic acid concentration of between 1 and 50 g/l and a weight ratio of lactic acid to phosphoric acid of between 1:9 and 9:1.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a surface-treated steel sheet which has highly balanced corrosion resistance and formability, and satisfies fundamental properties required mainly for steel sheets for automobile body, and a manufacturing method thereof. The surface-treated steel sheet of the invention is excellent in corrosion resistance and formability, comprising an amorphous inorganic film containing at least 5% magnesium and having a weight within a range of from 0.1 to 2.0 g/m2, formed on the surface of a zinc or zinc alloy plated steel sheet; wherein the inorganic film is soluble in an acidic solution and hardly soluble in a neutral or alkaline solution, and a manufacturing method thereof is provided. A zinc phosphate film may be provided between the galvanized steel sheet and the amorphous inorganic film.

Abstract: The present invention is relates to pretreatment chemicals metal materials to be painted containing at least one kind of sulfur-containing compounds and at least one of phosphorus ion-containing compounds, and an anticorrosive treatment of metal materials, by the pretreatment chemicals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and a process for anticorrosive treatment of the surface of non-ferrous metal. The composition is obtainable by treating an aqueous solution of CrO3 and an inorganic acid with phosphorous acid as a reducing agent until substantially 100% of hexavalent chromium contained in the starting solution is reduced.

Abstract: A process is disclosed in which hot rolled steel articles, such as rail car articles, LP tanks and barge articles are cleaned and conversion coated. The cleaning compositions comprise aqueous phosphoric acid, and the conversion coating compositions comprise aqueous phosphate.

Abstract: Treatment of aluminiferous metal surfaces with an aqueous liquid composition which has a pH value in the range from 1.8 to 4.0 and comprises (A) from 0.01 to 1.0 g/L of phosphate ions, (B) from 0.01 to 0.5 g/L, measured as its total stoichiometric equivalent as metal, of water-soluble zirconium and titanium compounds, (C) from 0.01 to 2-0 g/L, measured as fluorine, of simple and/or complex fluoride anions; and (D) from 0.01 to 2.0 g/L of water-soluble polyamides that contain at least one tertiary amino or polyoxyalkylene moiety forms a highly corrosion-resistant, strongly paint-adherent, and low friction conversion coating on the metal surface.

Abstract: A solution in water of fluorometallate and phosphate anions, divalent and/or trivalent metal cations, and polyhydroxylaminomethyl substituted polymers of vinyl phenol(s) provides an effective and economical post-rinse for conversion coatings, particularly predominantly zinc phosphate coatings that also contain manganese and may contain other cations.

Abstract: To improve the water resisting secondary adhesion of paint films to zinc phosphate conversion coatings on aluminum, the initially formed conversion coating is treated by spraying with a second liquid treatment composition that either is itself a liquid composition capable of forming a zinc phosphate conver- sion coating on aluminum or is made by diluting such a conversion coating forming composition.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium salt having at least one alkyl group of 10 to 20 in carbon number is added to a chemical conversion solution to be at least 20 ppm in concentration, and a chemical conversion coating is formed on a surface of a metal can with this chemical conversion solution. After the chemical conversion coating is formed on the surface of the metal can with the chemical conversion solution, a surface treatment solution containing quaternary ammonium salt having at least one alkyl group of 10 to 20 in carbon number is applied to the surface of the metal can provided with the chemical conversion coating.

Abstract: To form a darkening-resistant chromate ram on the surface of a galvanized steel sheet, the surface of the galvanized steel shut is treated with a phosphate treatment solution before it is chromate-treated in such a way that zinc phosphate crystals will cover from 10-60% of the substrate surface.

Abstract: A final seal rinse or pre-treatment for improving the adhesion and corrosion protection afforded by application of organic coatings to metallic substrates, with the seal rinse comprising an aqueous solution of comprising an effective concentration of (2-benzothiazolylthio) succinic acid and morpholine. The formulation, in a working solution, provides a treatment process which increases the corrosion protection of painted metallic parts, particularly ferrous parts, to an extent previously offered by chromated seal rinses. The seal rinse of the present invention is compatible with fresh water from conventional sources, and is also adapted for use with deionized water including a final deionized water post-rinse. In addition, the formulation of the present invention is particularly adapted for use with materials previously treated with phosphate.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion of a metal surface in a liquid medium is described. The method comprises incorporating into the medium a corrosion inhibiting amount of a combination of a surfactant that forms a bilayer on the metal surface in the fluid and a corrosion inhibitor that solubilizes in the medium in the presence of the surfactant. The amount of surfactant is sufficient to produce a bilayer on the metal surface in the medium. The combination isa. an anionic surfactant that forms a bilayer on the metal surface and a cationic corrosion inhibitor;b. a cationic surfactant that forms a bilayer on the metal surface and an anionic corrosion inhibitor;c. an ionic surfactant that forms a bilayer on the metal surface and an ionic corrosion inhibitor having a pendent, generally straight chain hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon moiety of from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms; ord. an ionic surfactant that forms a bilayer on the metal surface and a non-ionic corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for a passivating post-treatment of phosphated metal surfaces of iron, steel, galvanized steel, zinc, aluminum, and their alloys, in which the phosphated metal surfaces are brought into contact at temperatures in the range from 10.degree. to 60.degree. C. with chromium-free, acidic, silicate-containing aqueous solutions having a pH in the range of 2 to 5 and 0.5 to 50 g/l of SiO.sub.2 and 0.5 to 100 g/l of an acid.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a metal surface includes covering the portion of the metal surface with a cleaning tape. The cleaning tape is chromium in combination with a fluoride ion source bound together by fibrillated polytetrafluoroethylene. This is applied to the portion of the area to be cleaned and is subject to heat treatment at about 1800.degree. F. and a reducing atmosphere of preferably hydrogen. This effectively cleans only the area covered by the tape. Further, the tape and binder format acts to force fluoride ions into the cracks on the surface providing a significantly improved cleaning operation.

Abstract: Drying into place a covering of an aqueous solution of nickel and/or cobaltous sulfate and/or phosphate salts on a zinc or zinc alloy surface improves at least one of the blackening resistance and corrosion resistance after subsequent chromating treatment and the corrosion resistance and paint adherence after subsequent chromating treatment and painting.

Abstract: An aqueous pretreating composition for application to a metal surface, said composition having a pH of from about 3.4 to about 6, comprising at least about 0.01 percent by weight based the total weight of the composition of a substituted triazine compound selected from compounds having the structures: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and, where applicable, R.sub.3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of --OH, --SH, --NH.sub.2, .dbd.O, an allyloxy group having 3-8 carbon atoms and a carboxy alkyl group having 2-8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A chromium free conversion coating at least equivalent in corrosion protective quality to conventional chromate conversion coatings can be formed on metals, particularly galvanized steel, by a dry-in-place aqueous acidic liquid comprising:(A) a component of anions, each of said anions consisting of (i) at least four fluorine atoms and (ii) at least one atom of an element selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, silicon, and boron and, optionally, (iii) one or more oxygen atoms;(B) a component of cations of elements selected from the group consisting of cobalt, magnesium, manganese, zinc, nickel, tin, zirconium, iron, aluminum and copper; the ratio of the total number of cations of this component to the total number of anions of component (A) being at least 2:5; and(C) sufficient free acid to give the composition, after dilution with from 1 to 19 times its own weight of water, a pH in the range from 0.5 to 5.

Abstract: A laminate suitable for vehicular applications includes at least two sheets of aluminum alloy and an adhesive layer between the sheets bonding them together. An oxide layer on surfaces of the sheets is treated with a phosphorous acid electrolyte, so that a coordination number of four predominates for the aluminum-oxygen-phosphorous bond. Equivalent bonding strengths in the laminates are obtained in substantially less time with phosphorous acid treatment compared with phosphoric acid treatment.

Abstract: A metal surface is processed with dipping by a first zinc phosphating solution in which a fluoride complex and a simple fluoride are contained and a concentration of this simple fluoride is 200 to 300 mg/l on a basis converted into the HF concentration and that of the fluoride complex is in a mole ratio with the simple fluoride converted into the HF as shown as, [fluoride complex]/[simple fluoride].gtoreq.0.01, and then the surface is processed with spraying by a second zinc phosphating solution in which a simple fluoride concentration is 500 mg/l or less and higher than that in said first zinc phosphating solution.Thus, on a metal surface is formed a zinc phosphate coating film which is suitable for electrodeposition coating, particular for cationic electrodeposition coating, and superior in coating film adhesion, corrosion-resistance, particularly resistance for warm brine, and prevention of scab-corrosion.

Abstract: The invention is in a composition and process for the chromium free passivating postrinsing of conversion layers on metals before the application of a paint or adhesive. The conversion layers can be on the bases of phosphate layers, at least two polyvalent metal ions with complex formers, titanium, zirconium and/or hafnium. The postrinsing agent is an aqueous solution which has been adjusted to a pH value of up to 5 and which contains an aluminum fluorozirconate having an Al:Zr:F mole ratio of (0.15 to 8.0):1:(5 to 52), and in which solutions the total concentration of Al+Zr+F is 0.1 to 8.0 g/l. The postrinsing solutions may additionally contain at least one of the anions benzoate, caprylate, ethyl hexoate, salicylate in a total concentration of 0.05 to 0.5 g/1 and may preferably be adjusted to the required pH value with cations of volatile bases, such as ammonium, ethanolammonium and di- and triethanolammonium.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two-component, low VOC pretreatment primer comprising:a) an aqueous first component comprising1) a resin,2) a zinc chromate pigment,3) a zinc phosphate pigment, and4) a package stabilizing agent; andb) an aqueous second component comprising a catalyst soution for said first component.

Abstract: A method and composition for sealing of a conversion coating is disclosed. The method includes contacting a metal substrate, to which has been applied a conversion coating, with an aqueous solution including a heterocyclic alcohol. The preferred heterocyclic alcohol is tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol. The sealer may dry in place or be followed by a water rinse.

Abstract: Iron phosphating solutions without accelerators give excellent quality coatings on cold rolled steel and galvanized steel substrates for promoting adhesion of subsequent paint and similar coatings, when the solutions include at least 0.01 g/L of dissolved anionic titanium.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treating agent which improves the adhesive properties between a metal surface and a paint layer thereon. The surface treating agent is an acidic aqueous solution comprising zinc ions, nickel ions and phosphate ions, characterized by adding a cyclic metaphosphate thereto in the form of(MPO.sub.3).sub.n wherein M represents a metal atom and n isan integer of at least 4 in a concentration of 20 to 600 mg/l.

Abstract: An inhibitor composition of sodium hexametaphosphate and a water soluble orthophosphate, together with a pH adjusting, water-soluble alkali, effectively prevents corrosion of metal surfaces by sodium chloride brines. This corrosion inhibitor can be used to prevent corrosion of motor vehicles and steel reinforcing members and structures by brines formed by roadway deicing salt.

Abstract: A coating composition for providing a part with improved salt spray resistance, which includes undissolved solid hexavalent chromate in an aqueous acid solution which is the reaction product of phosphate ions with ions of the group consisting of chromate or molybdate ions, and their coatings and coated parts.

Abstract: Method and composition for sealing of a phosphate conversion coating is disclosed. The method includes contacting a phosphate conversion coating with an acidic aqueous solution of substituted iminodimethylene diphosphonic acids represented, as a class, by the formula R1--N--(CH.sub.2 --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2).sub.2 where R1 is a Z, alkyl or aryl moiety having a carbon chain up to the length where solubility in an acidic aqueous solution is lost. Z is ##STR1## where R2 and R3 are hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, or phosphono alkyl moieties, m is from 1 to 3 and Cn is a methylene carbon chain up to the length where solubility in an acidic aqueous solution is lost, and water soluble salts thereof. Preferably, R1 is methyl through octyl, benzyl, or diethylenediaminotrimethylene triphosphonic acid. The substituted iminodimethylene diphosphonic acid is applied as an aqueous bath with a pH of from about 3.3 to 4.0. The substituted iminodimethylene diphosphonic acid may dry in place or be followed by a deionized water rinse.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and process for metal finishing involving the formation of zinc phosphate coatings of desired morphology on a ferrous surface. The inclusion of a hydroxylamine agent in the phosphating bath expands the range of zinc concentrations over which the desired coating morphology is obtained. Zinc and aluminum surface can also be coated with this composition and process.