Abstract: A coated article is provided which comprises a metal substrate and an overlying layer of a composition comprising a copolymer of 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethyl propene and vinylidene fluoride and an effective amount of a stabilizing agent. More particularly, the stabilizing agent is present in an amount of at least about 0.2 percent by weight based upon the weight of the copolymer and is selected from the group consisting of the oxides and salts of divalent meatls and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the thickness of the coating on the metal substrate is at least about 1 mil.

Abstract: Radiant energy imaged printed circuit boards are provided by treating an insulating base with a composition of a reducible metal salt and a radiant energy sensitive compound, exposing the treated base to radiant energy in selected areas to produce metallic nuclei in the form of a non-conducting real image of the desired circuit pattern, rinsing the exposed base to remove unexposed metal salts and exposing the real image to an electroless metal bath to build up conductor lines of electroless metal thereon. In an alternative procedure, conductor lines are built up by electroplating with the same or a different metal and, optionally, solder coating.