Abstract: A ternary zinc-nickel-iron alloy and aqueous alkaline electrolyte for electroplating the alloy includes zinc, nickel, and a complex of an iron salt.

Abstract: Additives for electrolyte baths for the electrodeposition of zinc or zinc alloy layer are described. The additives are polymers with terminal amino groups. These polymers are obtainable by reaction of at least one diamino compound (having two tertiary amino groups) with at least one di(pseudo)halogen compound, wherein the diamino compound is used in stoichiometric excess. The additives effect, in particular, a very little formation of bubbles and only few burnings as well as a uniform distribution of layer thickness in the electrodeposition of zinc or zinc alloy layers.

Abstract: The invention discloses a zinc-iron alloy layer material having a body centred cubic crystal structure of the ?-phase, a (330) texture and an iron content of 12 to 20 wt.-% deposited from an alkaline aqueous plating bath. The zinc alloy layer material provides a high corrosion protection to metallic substrates, has a high hardness and a bright appearance.

Abstract: An apparatus (12) for applying a zinc or zinc-alloy electroplate to a workpiece comprises an electroplating bath (16) having a pH more than about 14. The electroplating bath includes zinc ions and an additive. A cathode workpiece (18) is in the bath. An anode assembly (20) contacts the bath. The anode assembly includes an anolyte and an insoluble metal anode in the anolyte. The additive is capable of electrolytically breaking down upon contact with the anode. The anode assembly inhibits the electrolytic breakdown of the additive.

Abstract: There is described an alkaline electroplating bath for depositing zinc alloys on substrates having an anode and a cathode, wherein the anode region and the cathode region are separated from each other by a filtration membrane.

Abstract: The preceding invention concerns a galvanic bath as well as a method for depositing a zinc-bearing layer onto a substrate surface. According to the invention, it is provided that the galvanic bath be divided into at least two cell chambers, in which the division occurs by means of a cation-exchange membrane and one cell chamber includes an acidic deposition-electrolyte and the other cell chamber includes a neutral or acidic anolyte. The acidic anolyte here is at least partially removed from the cell chamber containing it and is stripped of the foreign metal ions contained in it by means of a cation-exchange arrangement.

Abstract: Electrochemical methods for manufacturing a zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) thin film include preparing an electrodeposition solution and forming the zinc ferrite thin film on a conductive substrate under suitable conditions. The electrodeposition solution includes about 10?2 M to about 10?1 M zinc nitrate aqueous solution and about 10?3 M to about 10?2 M ferric nitrate aqueous solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a hardened profiled structural part from a hardenable steel alloy with cathodic corrosion protection. The method includes applying a coating to a sheet made of a hardenable steel alloy, wherein the coating comprises zinc, and the coating further comprises one or several elements with affinity to oxygen in a total amount of 0.1 weight-% to 15 weight-% in relation to the total coating. After applying the coating, the coated sheet steel is roller-profiled in a profiling device, so that the sheet tape is formed into a roller-formed profiled strand. Thereafter, the coated sheet steel is brought, at least in parts and with the admission of atmospheric oxygen, to a temperature required for hardening and is heated to a structural change required for hardening. A skin made of an oxide of the element(s) with affinity to oxygen is formed on the surface of the coating.

Abstract: An aqueous, alkaline, cyanide-free electrolyte bath for deposition of zinc alloy layers on substrate surfaces is described, which contains cationic pyridinium compounds as brighteners and polyamines as complexing agents. The electrolyte bath is suitable for electroplating bright and even zinc alloy coatings.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling operating conditions of electrolytic cells are provided, particularly aluminum electrolytic cells. The method may includes the steps of measuring offgas temperature from the electrolytic cell, comparing the measured offgas temperature to a target offgas temperature, and completing a predetermined action in response to the comparing step. The predetermined action may include one or more of changing a feed rate of feed materials supplied to the electrolytic cell or inspecting a crust of the electrolytic cell for an undesired condition, such as a crust hole. The system may include an electrolytic cell adapted to contain a molten metal mixture, a hopper adapted to provide feed material to the electrolytic cell, a hood adapted to contain offgas from the electrolytic cell, an exhaust duct interconnected to the hood and containing a thermocouple for measuring offgas temperature, and a control panel for receiving temperature measurements from the thermocouple.

Abstract: The present invention provides a black, chrome-free, multilayer corrosion protection finish designed to meet extended corrosion properties. This corrosion-resistant finish is engineered to meet a minimum of 500 salt spray testing hours to white corrosion, and 1500 salt spray testing hours to red corrosion when tested to ASTM B117 standards. It is also designed to comply with the European Union Directive on End of Life Vehicles. This multilayer system is designed for use on automotive body sheet steel, automotive underbody parts, automotive under-hood parts, and some automotive interior parts specifying a gloss requirement greater than 4. This chrome-free, multilayer finish is a combination of a zinc-iron electroplated substrate, a non-electrolytic phosphate crystal conversion layer using orthophosphoric acid, and a Xylan/Teflon fluorocarbon sealer coating to form a three layer total corrosion protection system.

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: An electrodeposited copper foil to be laminated on an insulation substrate for a printed circuit board, comprising a barrier layer of ternary alloy of Zn—Co—As formed on the copper foil, is provided. Further, a surface treatment method of an electrodeposited copper foil for a printed circuit board, comprising electrolytically treating the copper foil in an electrolytic solution containing pyrophosphoric acid potassium of about 10 g/l to about 200 g/l, Zn of about 0.1 g/l to about 20 g/l, Co of about 0.1 g/l to about 20 g/l and As of about 0.05 g/l to about 5 g/l, is provided. Further, the electrolytic solution remains at the temperature of about 20° C. to about 50° C. and a pH of about 9 to about 13. The copper foil is electrolytically treated for about 2 seconds to about 20 seconds at a cathode current density of about 0.5 A/dm2 to about 20 A/dm2.

Abstract: To provide a rust inhibitor which is a fired composition excellent in corrosion resisting properties almost as same as or even better than lead compounds and which is also good in stability of electrodeposition bath. The fired composition is a fired matter of a zinc compound and a tin compound, wherein zinc oxide Wz and tin oxide Ws are in the relation of Wz≧Ws in weight %. The ratio of the zinc oxide Wz and the tin oxide Ws is in the range of 99/1 to 70/30 in weight %, and preferably in the range of 95/5 to 85/15. Such a fired matter has not only a rust resisting function but also a curing catalyst function, so that such a curing catalyst as dibutyl tin oxide, which has heretofore been used, can be eliminated.

Abstract: A polymer additive for alkaline zinc and zinc alloy electrodepositing media and processes comprises the reaction product of one or both of (i) a first di-tertiary amine of the formula:  where R′ represents  and q is 2 to 6, R represents CH3 or C2H5 and each R may be the same or different and m is 2 to 4, and a second di-tertiary amine of the formula:  where B is CgH2g+1 and g=0 or an integer the respective B groups being the same or different, and f=0 o an integer, and R″ represents CH3 or C2H5 and each R″ may be the same or different, with (ii) a di-halo alkane of the formula: A—(CH2)n—A where A represents a halogen atom and n is at least 2. The resulting polymer preferably has the general structure: Where: 0≦x≦1 0≦y≦1 and: either (x or y) or (x and y)=1 z is at least 2 and when y=0, n is at least 3.

Abstract: A Zn—Co—W alloy electroplated steel sheet with excellent corrosion resistance and weldability, and an electrolyte for manufacturing same are provided. The plating layer consisting of Co: 0.1-3.0 wt %, and zinc: balance, is formed on the steel sheet and all tungsten plating is carried out with metallic tungsten; an electrolyte for manufacturing a Zn—Co—W alloy electroplated steel sheet, comprising zinc chloride: 60-200 g/l, cobalt chloride: 0.1-6.0 g/l, tungsten: 0.1-4.0 g/l, citric acid: 0.5-10.0 g/l, polyethylene glycol: 0.1-2.0 m/l and electric conductive aid: 30-400 g/l, wherein substantially all of the tungsten ions form a complex compound with citric acid, thereby preventing formation of sludge; and a Zn—Co—W alloy electroplated steel sheet, on which a plating layer is formed by electroplating the steel in the electrolyte.

Abstract: An aqueous alkaline cyanide-free bath for the galvanic deposition of zinc or zinc alloy coatings on substrate surfaces is described, which contains in addition to a source of zinc ions and optionally a source of further metal ions, also hydroxide ions and a polymer of the general formula A that is soluble in the bath as well as optionally conventional additives. The bath may furthermore contain a quaternary derivative of a pyridine-3-carboxylic acid of the formula B and/or a quaternary derivative of a pyridine-3-carboxylic acid of the formula C A process for the galvanic deposition of zinc coatings and zinc alloy coatings using the aforedescribed bath is also described. By using the baths according to the invention it is possible to produce coatings that exhibit a uniform layer thickness combined with a high gloss, and which do not exhibit any tendency to exfoliate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating workpieces. According to said method, an alloy containing at least phosphorus and nickel is precipitated from an electrolyte to produce a functional, especially corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant metallic coating. The aim of the invention is to provide a means of increasing wear resistance and hardness and improving the anti-corrosion effect with a significantly higher rate of incorporation of elementary phosphorus. To this end, an at least quarternary alloy with the components nickel, cobalt, wolfram and phosphorus is electrolytically precipitated in the form of a coating. The invention also relates to a corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant coating with essentially the following composition: 0.5 to 2.0 wt. % wolfram; 1.0 to 2.0 wt % cobalt; 15 to 20 wt. % phosphorus and at least 10 wt. % nickel.

Abstract: The use of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium salts of alkyl and alkanol sulfonic acids as additives in pure metal and metal alloy sulfate electroplating baths has a number of unexpected benefits including wider useful current density range, improved appearance and in the case of tin improved oxidative stability. The metals and alloys include but are not limited to tin, nickel, copper, chromium, cadmium, iron, rhodium, ruthenium, iron/zinc and tin/zinc.

Abstract: A Zn—Co—W alloy electropated steel sheet with excellent corrosion resistance and weldability, and an electrolyte for manufacturing the same arc provided. Accordingly, the present invention relates to a Zn—Co—W alloy electroplated steel sheet, wherein a plating layer consisting of Co: 0.1-3.0 W %, and zinc: balance, is formed on the steel sheet and all tungsten plating is carried out with metallic tungsten; an electrolyte for manufacturing a Zn—Co—W alloy electroplated steel sheet, comprising zinc chloride: 60-200 g/l, cobalt chloride: 0.1-6.0 g/l, tungsten: 0.1-4.0 g/l, citric acid: 0.5-10.0 g/l, polyethylene glycol: 0.1-2.0 m/l and electric conductive aid: 30-400 g/l, wherein almost all ions of the tungsten form a complex compound with citric acid, thereby preventing formation of sludge; and a Zn—Co—W alloy electroplated steel sheet, on which a plating layer is formed by electroplating the steel in the electrolyte.

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: The present invention relates to a method to manufacture steel sheets coated with Zn—Fe alloy with an excellent corrosion resistance used in producing a body frame and a chassis of an automobile under optimal coating conditions by adjusting the temperature, pH, electric current density of an electrolyte consisting of zinc sulfate hydrate, iron sulfate hydrate, ammonium sulfate and potassium chloride as well as the thickness of a coating layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a quaternary alloy film of Co—W—P—Au for use as a diffusion barrier layer on a copper interconnect in a semiconductor structure and devices formed incorporating such film are disclosed. In the method, a substrate that has copper conductive regions on top is first pre-treated by two separate pre-treatment steps. In the first step, the substrate is immersed in a H2SO4 rinsing solution and next in a solution containing palladium ions for a length of time sufficient for the ions to deposit on the surface of the copper conductive regions. The substrate is then immersed in a solution that contains at least 15 gr/l sodium citrate or EDTA for removing excess palladium ions from the surface of the copper conductive regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a porous electrode used for a conductive material-filled polymer composite. At least one surface of the porous electrode is an open porous structure, which includes a plurality of macropores and micropores randomly distributed and interconnected with each other. The conductive material-filled polymer composite includes a polymer substrate and conductive particles filled therein. When the surface of the open porous structure of the porous electrode is bonded with the conductive material-filled polymer composite, the conductive particles in the conductive material-filled polymer composite can be trapped in the macropores of the porous structure, and the polymer substrate in the conductive material-filled polymer composite can be immersed into the micropores of the porous structure. This enables a better direct contact between the conductive particles and the porous electrode.

Abstract: An aqueous solution for the reductive deposition of metals comprising, besides water, (A) a phosphine of the general formula (1)  in which R1, R2, and R3 denote lower alkyl groups, at least one of which being hydroxy-or amino-substituted lower alkyl group, and (B) a soluble compound of a metal or a compound of a metal solubilized through the formation of a soluble complex by said phosphine.

Abstract: A wire, generally made of steel and used to make composite elements of elastomeric material, is submitted to an electrodeposition process in an electrolytic bath for being coated with a zinc/cobalt alloy in which the average cobalt content is lower than 1%. In the coating thickness made of the zinc/cobalt alloy, different cobalt concentrations exist, that is a 1% to 3% concentration at the area close to the metal wire and a concentration as low as 0.5% maximum at the overlying area. Adhesion promoters for example consisting of cobalt neodecanate, added to the elastomeric material, promote the adhesion of said elastomeric material to the wire.

Abstract: A method for preparing a nickel-zinc-copper or nickel-zinc alloy electroplating solution from at least one electroplating waste solution and/or at least one acidic leach solution of metal scrap containing nickel and/or zinc ions is disclosed. The method involves mixing two or more than two of solutions of the electroplating waste solutions and the acidic leach solutions, and optionally water, so that the ion concentrations of Ni, Zn, Cu, Fe, Cr and Pb of the resulting mixed solution are within the following ion concentrations:15 gdm.sup.-3 <Ni.sup.2+ <58 gdm.sup.-3, 28 gdm.sup.-3 <Zn.sup.2+ <44 gdm.sup.-3, 0<Cu.sup.2+ <1430 gm.sup.-3, 0<Fe.sup.2+ +Fe.sup.3+<5000 gm.sup.-3, 0<Cr.sup.3+ <1000 gm.sup.-3 and 0<Pb.sup.2+ <50 gm.sup.-3.

Abstract: A copper foil for printed circuits of which a shiny side has resin dust resistance, excels in heat discoloration resistance and rust preventiveness, and does not adversely affect the solderability and resist adhesion, and a method of treating the surface of such copper foil. The copper foil for a printed circuit comprises a first layer of zinc alloy composed of zinc and nickel and/or cobalt, formed on the shiny side surface of a copper foil, and a second layer composed of a mixture or compound of benzotriazole derivative and phosphorus compound (and silicon compound) formed on the layer. The method for treating the surface of a copper foil for a printed circuit comprises the steps of forming a first layer of zinc alloy composed of zinc and nickel and/or cobalt by electroplating on the shiny side surface of a copper foil, and forming a second layer by immersing it in an aqueous solution of benzotriazole derivative and phosphorus compound (and silicon compound).

Abstract: A steel component is provided on its surface with an electroplated anti-corrosive coating of a metallic material and has a hardness of at least 650 HV, the anti-corrosive coating being thinner than the surface roughness which the hardened component had before the application of the protective coating. Advantageously, the component is a rolling bearing component with a surface roughness R.sub.z of 0.3 to 9.0 .mu.m and a coating thickness of 0.1 to 3.0 .mu.m. Preferably, the anti-corrosive coating comprises a zinc-cobalt alloy, a zinc-iron alloy or a zinc-nickel alloy coating. It is possible to add iron, tin, copper or chromium to the coating composition.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for the electrolytical coating of an object of steel on one or both sides. Preferably, the object is a steel strip with zinc or a zinc iron alloy. Zinc or a zinc iron alloy is deposited on the object when the object is connected to form the cathode of a galvanic cell in an aqueous solution of zinc chloride and iron chloride with a pH of 0.1 to 3.0. The zinc chloride solution has a concentration of 50 to 1000 g/l for the deposition of metallic zinc. A partial flow of electrolyte solution is past continuously into a column filled with metallic zinc, where the trivalent iron formed there during the electrolysis is reduced to a bivalent iron, and metallic zinc is dissolved simultaneously therewith. The invention also describes an apparatus for the electrolytical coating of an object of steel.

Abstract: A zinc-iron-phosphorus alloy-plating bath having a pH of not less than 13 and containing iron, phosphorus and zinc sources in amounts required for electro-depositing a zinc-iron-phosphorus alloy film having an iron content ranging from 0.1 to 30% by weight, a phosphorus content ranging from 0.001 to 1.5% by weight and the balance of zinc, and an auxiliary agent for depositing phosphorus. The use of the alkaline plating bath permits the formation of a zinc-iron-phosphorus alloy film, through plating, excellent in lustre of deposit, throwing power and corrosion resistance and the reduction in corrosion of the plating equipment and also permits the formation of a film, through plating, having excellent adhesion as an undercoat for painting.

Abstract: A method of dissolving zinc oxide in which, to perform continuous zinc-system electroplating of a steel sheet using an insoluble anode, particularly continuous zinc-nickel alloy electroplating, a dissolution bath is provided in a circuit for a sulfuric acid plating liquid, and zinc oxide is dissolved in the plating liquid in the dissolution bath. The amount of zinc oxide thrown in is controlled during dissolution of zinc oxide so that the pH of the plating liquid at an outlet of the dissolution bath does not exceed 2.3.

Abstract: A zinc-cobalt alloy-plating alkaline bath comprises a zinc compound, a cobalt compound, an alkali hydroxide and a reaction product of an alkyleneamine with an alkylene oxide and having a pH of not less than 13 and a method for forming a zinc-cobalt alloy plating film comprises the step of forming, on a substrate, a zinc-cobalt alloy plating film having a cobalt content ranging from 0.05 to 20% by weight and a zinc content ranging from 80 to 99.95 % by weight, while using the foregoing alkaline plating bath. The Zn-Co alloy-plating bath permits the achievement of a desired rate of Co-eutectoid even when a small amount of a chelating agent is incorporated into the bath and therefore, the bath is excellent in the disposability of waste water.

Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous chemical solution that consists essentially of zinc ions, a source of hydroxides, and silicon ions. The ratio of silicon to zinc (Si:Zn) is, by weight from about 1:5 to about 1:250. Within the ratio range, the silicon ions inhibit precipitation of zinc from the chemical solution. This is particularly useful when the chemical solution is an electrolyte for the deposition of zinc or a zinc containing compound onto a metallic structure where a critical zinc content must be maintained to impart adequate adhesion of a coated substrate to a polymer adhesive.

Abstract: An aqueous bath for electrodepositing zinc and zinc alloys wherein the alloying metals are selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt and nickel and containing an effective additive amount of a quaternary ammonium polymer to produce enhanced deposits. A process for electrodepositing zinc and zinc alloys using the baths of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing nanocrystalline materials, and in particular nanocrystalline nickel having an average grain size of less than about 11 nanometers and ternary and quaternary nickel-iron alloys, such as NiFeCr and NiFeCrMn alloys, having a grain size less than about 100 nm is described. The nanocrystalline nickel is electrodeposited onto the cathode in an aqueous acidic electrolytic cell by application of a pulsed D.C. current. The ternary and quaternary Nickel-Iron alloys and other binary, ternary and quaternary alloys may be produced by D.C. electroplating or by pulsed D.C. electroplating. The cell electrolyte also contains a stress reliever, such as saccharin, which helps to control the grain size. The novel products of the invention find utility as wear resistant coatings, hydrogen storage materials, magnetic materials and as catalysts for hydrogen evolution.

Abstract: The production of shining shaped articles coated with zinc or a zinc alloy by electrodeposition of zinc or a zinc alloy from acidic aqueous electrolytic baths which contain as essential components one or more zinc salts and, where appropriate, salts of the other alloy metals, one or more conducting salts, one or more surfactants and one or more brighteners, entails employing as brighteners compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkylamino,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, phenyl, benzyl or the meanings of R.sup.1, andAr is phenyl or naphthyl which can additionally be substituted by one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl groups or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy groups.

Abstract: A zinc alloy electroplating bath comprising zinc ions, alloy metal ions of a metal of the first transition of the Periodic Table, and a brightening agent comprising a ureylene quaternary ammonium polymer, an iminoureylene quaternary ammonium polymer, or a thioureylene quaternary ammonium polymer.

Abstract: A process and electrolyte for forming mound-free coatings of zinc-iron alloy on metal, e.g. steel, sheet and strip comprises passing the article to be plated through an electrolyte bath containing chlorides of iron and zinc and from about 2 to about 6 g/l, and particularly about 2.5 to about 3.5 g/l, of citric acid.

Abstract: An electroplating bath solution for zinc-cobalt-iron alloy and electroplated product electroplating by the bath solution are described.The electroplating bath solution containing 5-30 g/l Zn, 0.01-0.3 g/l Co and 0.02-0.5 g/l Fe, and electroplating layer of the product contains 0.1-0.6 wt % Co, 0.2-0.7 wt % Fe and Zn.The electroplated product gives a high quality black chromate film at cheaper cost than before.

Abstract: Disclosed are electro-plated steel sheets having a primer coating composed of 5 to 30% by weight of Cr, 0.005 to 5% by weight of cation polymer, with the balance being Zn, with or without a further Zn or Zn-alloy coating formed on the primer coating. The primer coating may contain fine particles of oxides and/or iron-group metals, and may further be applied with a chromate film and/or an organic coating. Also disclosed is the process for producing an electro-plated steel sheet having excellent corrosion resistance and surface brightness, comprising performing electro-plating in an acidic Zn plating bath containing Cr ions and cation polymer, with the ratioof Cr.sup.6+ ions/Cr.sup.3+ ions being not more than 0.1.

Abstract: A process for direct zinc electroplating of aluminum strip which can be performed continuously at a high speed and a high current density. The process comprises pretreating aluminum strip by alkaline degreasing and then pickling and subjecting the pretreated aluminum strip to zinc electroplating in an acidic zinc plating bath which contains, in addition to Zn.sup.2+ ions, metal ions selected from the group consisting of Ni.sup.2+ ions and Fe.sup.2+ ions in a concentration of at least about 10 g/1 to form a Zn-Ni, Zn-Fe, or Zn-Ni-Fe alloy plated coating, which may be overlaid with another zinc electroplated coating.

Abstract: An additive composition is described with comprises a mixture of(a) poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), and p0 (b) at least one sulfur-containing compound selected from compounds of the formulaeRS(R'O).sub.n H (I)orS--[(R'O).sub.n H].sub.2 (II)wherein R is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing up to about 24 carbon atoms, each R' is independently an alkylene group containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and each n is independently an integer of from 1 to about 100.This additive composition is useful in acidic plating baths containing zinc or a mixture of zinc ions and at least one additional metal selected from nickel and cobalt. The plating baths also contain chloride ions or a mixture of chloride and sulfate ions.

Abstract: The invention presented relates to (a) novel complexes of cobalt salts and copolymers of maleic anhydride, ethylenediamine and epichlorohydrin; (b) electroplating compositions for deposit of zinc-cobalt alloys wherein the cobalt is employed in the form of a complex of the above type; and (c) a process for the electrodeposition of bright zinc-cobalt alloys using the latter compositions.

Abstract: A copper fin material for heat-exchangers is characterized in that, on the surface of Cu or Cu alloy strip, an inner side diffused layer comprising Cu and Zn and a surface side diffused layer provided on the surface side thereof comprising Cu, Zn and elements with a lower diffusion coefficient into Cu than that of Zn is formed. A method of producing the same is characterized in that, after an alloy film comprising Zn and element with a lower diffusion coefficient into Cu than that of Zn is formed on the surface of a Cu or Cu alloy strip, a diffusion treatment is performed under heat so that, on the surface of the Cu or Cu alloy strip, an inner side diffused layer comprising Cu and Zn and a surface side diffused layer provided on the surface side thereof comprising Cu, Zn and elements with a lower diffusion coefficient into Cu than that of Zn are formed. Alternatively, the diffusion treatment under heat is combined with a rolling processing step.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a one-sided electroplated steel sheet by electroplating of a steel sheet in an acidic bath, an adsorption film-forming organic inhibitor is added to either (a) the electroplating solution or (b) a pickling solution used prior to electroplating and/or rinse water used for rinsing the pickled sheet in a concentration of at least 1 ppm, or it is added to (c) both the plating solution and the pickling solution and/or rinse water in a concentration of at least 0.1 ppm. The steel sheet is then passed through the inhibitor-containing solution, thereby providing a one-sided electroplated steel sheet having improved appearance and adaptability to phosphating on the unplated side.

Abstract: Disclosed is a steel sheet having an organic composite plating layer excellent in press workability, spot weldability, electrodeposition coatability and corrosion resistance which comprises a zinc plated, aluminum plated or zinc base composite alloy steel sheet, a first layer of an insoluble chromate film of 5% or less in the content of water-soluble matter formed on the surface of the steel sheet at a coverage of 10-150 mg/m.sup.2 in terms of chromium content and a second layer of a coating composition having the following composition coated at a thickness of 0.3-5 .mu.