Abstract: An inorganic film-forming coating composition prepared by adding a basic compound (B) to a titanium-containing water based solution (A) obtained by reacting a hydrogen peroxide water with at least one titanium compound selected from the group consisting of a hydrolizable titanium compound, a low condensation product of the hydrolizable titanium compound, titanium hydroxide and a low condensation product of the titanium hydroxide; and an inorganic film-forming method by use of the coating composition.

Abstract: In the present application, a steel sheet having surface-treated zinc-based plating is provided which comprises a zinc-based plating layer, a chromium-free conductive intermediate layer and an organic resin layer, all of the layers being superimposed one on another in the order mentioned. Even though it is of a so-called chromium-free surface-treated steel sheet, the steel sheet is more conductive and more highly resistant to corrosion than conventional chromium-free steel sheets, the likelihood of water pollution is reduced, and the steel sheet can be used in various applications as a replacement for conventional chromate-treated steel sheets.

Abstract: A composite construction 1 is obtained by coating the outer periphery of a core material 2 with a shell layer 3. The core material 2 is composed of a first sintered body that is obtained by bonding, with a binder metal, a first hard particle composed of one or more of carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides of metals of Groups 4a, 5a and 6a of the Periodic Table, or a first ceramics obtained by bonding, with a sintering additive, a first ceramic particle composed of at least one of oxides, carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides selected from the group consisting of metals of Groups 4a, 5a and 6a of the Periodic Table, Al, Si and Zn. The shell layer 3 is composed of a second hard sintered body or second ceramics having a different composition from the first hard sintered body. The ratio of the residual free carbon amount Cin in the core material 2 to the residual free carbon amount Cout in the shell layer 3, Cin/Cout, is 0.5 to 2.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lowcost semiconductor substrate made of an aluminum-silicon carbide (Al—SiC) composite material that has excellent thermal performance and that is capable of maintaining high dimensional accuracy and stability when practically used while coping with the flow of rapid diversification of a practical shape. Another object is to provide a package that can mount a semiconductor element that uses the substrate, and provide a semiconductor device that uses the substrate. In an aluminum-silicon carbide (Al—SiC) semiconductor substrate whose first component is a metal chiefly composed of aluminum (Al) and whose second component is silicon carbide (SiC), the second component is compositionally 5 to 60% by weight of the whole and the remainder is the first component, and a warp in the direction of its main surface is 3 ?m/mm or less.

Abstract: In a method of providing a surface with a protection layer having at least a first surface area (2) and a second surface area (1), which surface areas (1, 2) are distinguishable in that the surface areas (1, 2) differ from each other in at least one visual property, parts of the surface situated outside the first surface area (2) are masked with a mask layer which partially covers the surface, and the surface is subjected to an electrochemical treatment (14, 20), whereby non-masked parts of the surface are treated. As the mask layer provided on the surface is a sol-gel layer forming the protection layer in the second surface area (1), a wear-resistant surface-protection layer having visually distinguishable surface areas is provided in an efficient manner. An object which can be obtained by means of the proposed method is also described.

Abstract: A thin film based nanoporous alumina template has been developed which allows the in situ removal of an electrically insulating alumina barrier layer at the pore bases. This barrier free nanoporous system has great utility for electrodeposition of a wide variety of nanowire materials. An exemplary multilayer thin film precursor is provided comprising Al (anodization layer), Ti (diffusion barrier) and Pt (active electrode) on a Si substrate. Aluminum anodization in sulfuric acid with a subsequent applied voltage ramping program produces a Pt electrode at the base of the nanopores without the additional steps of alumina removal, barrier layer dissolution, and metal deposition onto the pore bottoms.

Abstract: A material for a gasket used in a vehicular engine comprising a steel plate, a coating film which is formed on one or both sides of said steel plate, and a rubber layer formed on said coating film, wherein the coating film comprises an acid, water-dispersible silica, a titanium compound, and a water-soluble polymer represented by a specific formula.

Abstract: A coated cemented (binder alloy, e.g., cobalt-chromium alloy) tungsten carbide cutting insert that comprises a substrate and a coating. The substrate contains at least about 70 weight percent tungsten and carbon, between about 3 weight percent and about 12 weight percent cobalt, and at least 0.09 weight percent chromium. The substrate presents a surface zone of binder alloy enrichment that begins near (or at) and extends inwardly from a peripheral surface of the substrate. The coating includes a base layer that contains chromium.

Abstract: A monolithic electronic component includes a composite body having a plurality of stacked ceramic layers. The ceramic layers include interconnecting conductors provided in each of the ceramic layers, including first terminals, arranged on a first end surface in the stacking direction of the composite body, for defining connections with an interconnection substrate, and second terminals, arranged on a second end surface opposite of the first end surface of the composite, for defining connections with a mounted component. The first terminals are defined by conductor layers provided on the first end surface and the second terminals are defined by exposed end surfaces of terminal via-hole conductors which extend from the inner portion of the composite to the second end surface. The exposed end surfaces of the terminal via-hole conductors are flat and are on substantially the same plane as the second end surface.

Abstract: A cutting tool has a surface-coated carbide alloy and a wear-resistant coating layer which has excellent adhesion and chipping resistance. The cutting tool has a surface-coated carbide alloy comprising: a tungsten carbide-based carbide alloy substrate having an amorphous layer formed by an arc ion plating surface treatment to an average depth of 1 to 50 nm from the surface; and a wear-resistant coating layer deposited physically and/or chemically on the surface of the tungsten carbide-based carbide alloy substrate, the wear-resistant coating layer comprising: (a) a lower tough layer made of a titanium nitride layer and having an average thickness of 0.1 to 5 ?m; and a single-layered or multi-layered surface hard layer which is made of a composite nitride layer of Ti and Al and a composite carbonitride layer of Ti and Al, which respectively satisfy the composition formula: (Ti1-XAlX)N and the composition formula: (Ti1-XAlX)C1-YNY (wherein X represents 0.15 to 0.65 and Y represents 0.5 to 0.

Abstract: A device having an improved thermal barrier coating (46) and a process for manufacturing the same. A support structure (28) for retaining a ceramic insulating material (46) on a substrate (16) is formed by the deposition of a support structure material through a patterned masking material (14). The support structure can define cells into which the ceramic insulating material is deposited following removal of the masking material. The masking material may be patterned by known photolithographic techniques (22,24) or by laser etching (48). The support structure (28) may be a composite metal-ceramic material having either discreet layers (30,34) or a graded composition and may be deposited by an electro-desposition process followed by a heat treatment to form a solid state diffusion bond with the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reaction vessel used for oxidizing and decomposing equipment suitable for processing with supercritical water, and methods of manufacturing the reaction vessel. The reaction vessel comprises an oxide film containing a platinum group metal oxide for example having a fine crystalline structure, and a high corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing atmosphere. The film is formed on a surface of the vessel by performing a pyrolysis reaction in an atmosphere containing water vapor. The oxide film is comprised of at least one platinum group metal oxide selected from Ir, Ru or Rh oxide, and at least one oxide of a metal selected from Ti and Ta.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for a transparent substrate which exhibits a “neutral” color through a wide range of angles of incidence of light. The coating employs a base coat adjacent the transparent substrate having a thickness of no more than about 275 ? and may include two reflective metal layers having an intermediate layer of an anti-reflective metal oxide therebetween and an outer anti-reflective layer of metal oxide over the second reflective metal layer. If so desired, the coating of the invention may include an abrasive-resistant overcoat as its outermost layer. This overcoat is desirably formed of an abrasive-resistant metal oxide, such as zinc oxide applied at a thickness which does not significantly affect the optical properties of said coated substrate.

Abstract: Tin is added to a zinc cathode target to enhance the sputter efficiency of the target. Films deposited using the cathode, e.g., greater than zero but less than 10 weight percent tin and greater than 90 but less than 100 weight percent zinc improve the chemical durability of a high transmittance, low emissivity coating stack over coating stacks having zinc oxides without tin oxide. High transmittance, low emissivity coating stacks are heated with the heated coating having reduced haze by selecting the thickness of metal primer layer between an infrared reflective film, e.g. a silver film and a dielectric film, e.g., a 52-48 zinc stannate, zinc oxide, tin oxide film or a zinc oxide film. Also disclosed are enhancing films that lower the resistivity of silver films deposited thereon and improve chemical durability of the coating stack.

Abstract: In a glass panel includes at least three glass sheets for forming an air layer (K) and a vacuum layer (S) side by side and for partitioning between outdoor space and indoor space, at least either an outdoor-side glass sheet contacting the outdoor space or an indoor-side glass sheet contacting the indoor space of the glass sheets (G) contacts the vacuum layer (S) and includes a low-emittance film layer (M) formed on a face thereof contacting the vacuum layer (S).

Abstract: Coated articles are provided with an anti-reflection system(s) which enables high visible transmission and/or low visible reflection. Neutral color is also achievable in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the anti-reflection system(s) is used in conjunction with a double silver (Ag) layer stack which provides low sheet resistance and/or emissivity.

Abstract: An optical thin film stack for a dark aperture is deposited using thermal ion-assisted deposition (“IAD”). The IAD provides an energetic deposition of chromium and chromium oxide that results in a dark mirror optical thin film stack with superior etch properties. Edge definition is improved, and the edge profile is controllable by the selection of IAD parameters. An in situ IAD cleaning process can be used to clean the substrate sufficiently so that an intermediate adhesion layer of chromium is not required.

Abstract: A tough wear-resistant hard member that includes a hard composite member and a support that has a surface area adjacent to the hard composite member wherein the hard composite member is affixed to the support over at least a portion of the adjacent surface area of the support. The hard composite member includes a plurality of discrete hard constituents distributed in the hard composite member wherein each one of the discrete hard constituents is of a size so as to have a surface area between about 0.001 square inches and about 16 square inches. The hard composite member further contains a matrix powder that includes particles wherein substantially all of the hard particles have a size smaller than the size of the hard constituents.

Abstract: A method including forming a first layer comprising a chemical conversion coating on a metal surface; and forming a second layer on the first layer through a sol gel process.

Abstract: A tough wear-resistant hard member that includes a hard composite member and a support that has a surface area adjacent to the hard composite member wherein the hard composite member is affixed to the support over at least a portion of the adjacent surface area of the support. The hard composite member includes a plurality of discrete hard constituents distributed in the hard composite member wherein each one of the discrete hard constituents is of a size so as to have a surface area between about 0.001 square inches and about 16 square inches. The hard composite member further contains a matrix powder that includes particles wherein substantially all of the hard particles have a size smaller than the size of the hard constituents.

Abstract: In at least one aspect, the invention relates to an entirely or substantially chromium-free conversion coating composition and process for conversion coating metal surfaces that provides corrosion resistance. In at least another aspect, the present invention relates to an article having a metal surface that is at least partially coated with an entirely or substantially chromium-free conversion coating that provides corrosion resistance. In certain embodiments, the conversion coating composition comprises water and (A) dissolved fluorometallate anions selected from the group consisting of TiF6−2, ZrF6−2, HfF6−2, SiF6−2, AlF6−3, GeF6−2, SnF6−2, BF4−, and mixtures thereof and (B) a water-soluble polymer which is a Mannich adduct of poly(4-vinyl phenol) and N-methyl ethanolamine. In other embodiments, the composition also comprises (C) a water-soluble polymer which is a Mannich adduct of poly(4-vinyl phenol) and N-methyl glucamine.

Abstract: A chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant dry mix for use in fusing glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles. A chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant composition for fusing glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles. A method of glass fusing metal motor vehicle and building industry articles using a chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant dry mix. A method of glass fusing metal motor vehicle and building industry articles with a chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant composition. A method of fusing single or multiple layers of glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles.

Abstract: A corrosion-inhibiting coating, process, and system that provides a tight, adherent zinc- or zinc-alloy coating that is directly deposited onto steel or cast iron surfaces for enhanced corrosion protection. A process for applying the coating is also provided. The process includes the application of two sequential aqueous baths. The first bath contains a precursor zinc compound while the second bath contains a reducing agent to deposit the zinc directly upon the steel or cast iron.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cutting tool in which the hard coating layer demonstrates superior chipping resistance. The cutting tool has a tool base composed with tungsten carbide-based cemented carbide or titanium carbonitride-based Cermet, and a hard coating layer provided on the surface thereof; wherein the hard coating layer includes: (a) a Ti compound and/or Zr compound layer, which is a lower layer, comprising one or more layers of a TiC layer, TiN layer, TiCN layer, TiCO layer, TiCNO layer, ZrC layer, ZrN layer, ZrCN layer, ZrCO layer, ZrCNO layer and (b) an aluminum oxide layer having an &agr; crystal structure which is an upper layer, including the highest peak in the inclination section within a range of 0-10.

Abstract: A cutting tool having a hard coating layer including: a Ti compound layer, as a lower layer, formed by vapor deposition, having an average thickness of 0.5 to 20 &mgr;m and made of at least one layer chosen from among a carbide of Ti layer, a nitride of Ti layer, a carbonitride of Ti layer, a carboxide of Ti layer and a carbonitroxide of Ti layer; an aluminum oxide layer, as an intermediate layer, which has an average thickness of 1 to 25 &mgr;m and a heat transformed &agr;-type crystal structure derived from a vapor deposited &kgr;- or &thgr;-type aluminum oxide layer, and having a structure having cracks therein formed during heat transformation uniformly dispersed; and an aluminum oxide layer, as an upper layer, formed by vapor deposition having an average thickness of 0.3 to 10 &mgr;m and an &agr;-type crystal structure.

Abstract: A binderless stimulable phosphor screen is provided, comprising a vapor deposited phosphor layer on a support, wherein between the support and the phosphor layer a ceramic layer is present, wherein said ceramic layer preferably comprises a mixture of pigments so that the optical density of the phosphor screen is higher for the stimulating wavelength than for the stimulated emission wavelength of the vapor deposited phosphor.

Abstract: A heat transfer medium is shown, having a very high heat transfer rate that is simple in structure, easy to make, environmentally sound, rapidly conducts heat, and preserves heat in a highly efficient manner. Also shown is a heat transfer surface and a heat transfer element utilizing the heat transfer medium.

Abstract: When plural-layer ceramic coatings are formed on a surface of an grain-oriented silicon steel sheet after finish annealing according to the invention, TiNO coating is formed as a first coating layer by a hollow cathode process under an application of a high bias voltage to the steel sheet, whereby ceramic tension coatings having excellent coating adhesion property and hence tension applying effect can be formed. As a result, ultra-low iron loss grain-oriented silicon steel sheets having an excellent iron loss property even after stress relief annealing at high temperatures for a long time can be stably obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a high-speed tool steel gear cutting tool in which fracture or chipping does not occur at the cutting edge, and which realizes excellent cutting performance over long periods. Moreover, a method of manufacturing a gear cutting tool including: a step for quenching a tool material comprising high-speed tool steel and which has been rough processed to a shape corresponding to a final shape of a gear cutting tool, to transform a structure of the tool material into martensite, a step for temperling the tool material after quenching to transform any residual austenite dispersingly distributed throughout a matrix of the martensite structure formed by the quenching, into martensite, and a step for finishing the tool material after tempering to a final shape, is characterized in that the tool material after quenching is subjected to sub-zero treatment involving cooling and holding at a temperature of less than −150° C.

Abstract: A nickel base single crystal compliant layer on a ceramic blade has the capability to sustain high stresses and high operating temperature. Layers of nickel and platinum bonded on a single crystal superalloy over a sputtered gold-chromium layer support the high stress levels at elevated temperature without extrusion of the soft platinum or nickel layer and without destruction of an NiO compliant surface. The compliant layers have survived stress and temperature conditions without failure to the ceramic blade and the system can be stressed/heated and unloaded/cooled repeatedly without damage to the ceramic blades. A single crystal nickel base superalloy (i.e., SC180) has high strength properties at elevated temperature. Thin layers of chromium followed by gold are e-beam evaporated on one side of a polished surface of the alloy. Pure nickel is electroplated over this e-beam gold-chromium layer. Platinum is either electroplated or plated electrolessly over the nickel layer.

Abstract: A coating system and method for reducing the tendency for hydrocarbon fluids, such as fuels and oils, to form carbonaceous deposits that adhere to the walls of a containment article. Of particular concern are carbonaceous deposits that form at temperatures below about 650° F. (about 345° C.). The coating system combines an outermost layer of platinum with a ceramic barrier layer. The coating system has been shown to significantly reduce the formation of carbonaceous deposits at temperatures between about 220° F. and 650° F. (about 105° C. to about 345° C.), as well as reduce the adhesion of such deposits. The platinum outermost layer also serves as a radiation shield to reduce heat transfer from the containment article to the hydrocarbon fluid. The outermost layer is preferably deposited as an extremely thin film by chemical vapor deposition. The barrier layer is deposited to a thickness sufficient to prevent interdiffusion of the platinum outermost layer with the containment wall.

Abstract: A member for a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus comprises a steel substrate and a composite oxide film formed on a surface thereof and comprised of silicon oxide-aluminum oxide-chromium oxide and a sintering aid.

Abstract: A coated cutting tool is composed of one or more layers of refractory compounds of which at least one layer is single-phase &agr;-alumina with a pronounced columnar grain-structure and strong texture in the [300]-direction. The alumina layer is preferably deposited by CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) and the preferred microstructure and texture are achieved by adding a second metal halide, and a texture modifying agent, to the reaction gas. When coated cemented carbide cutting tools according to the invention are used in the machining of steel or cast iron, several important improvements compared to prior art have been observed, particularly in the machining of nodular cast iron.

Abstract: A transparent substrate particularly of glass, provided with a stack of thin layers having at least one metallic layer (4) having properties in the infrared range particularly having low emissivity and two coatings having a base of dielectric material located one (8) under and the other (9) over the layer having properties in the infrared range, as well as a protective metallic layer (5) place immediately over an in contact with the layer having properties in the infrared range, characterized in that in order to prevent the modification of properties of the stack, particularly optical and thermal properties, in the case where the substrate is submitted to a thermal treatment of the tempering or bending kind, firstly the second coating (9) having a base of dielectric material, includes a barrier layer for the diffusion of oxygen chosen from the following materials: components of silicon SiO2, SiOxCy, SiONNy, nitrates such as Si3N4 or AlN, carbides such as SiC, TiC, CrC, TaC of a thickness of at least 10 nanome

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of PVD technique for the application of a low static friction and wear resistant coating consisting essentially of titanium nitride or a diamond-like carbon—DLC, with or without an addition of tungsten carbide, on a stainless steel, in one and the same operation as the surface hardening of the stainless steel. In this way, in one single operation, a low static friction is obtained on a very hard and wear resistant surface. Moreover, the dimensions of the work-piece are maintained unaltered, which makes the invention very useful in the production of, e.g., cam followers, cylinder tubes and piston rods for shock absorbers. The used stainless steel has the following composition (in weight %): carbon max about 0.1; nitrogen max about 0.1; copper from about 0.5 to about 4; chromium from about 10 to about 14; molybdenum from about 0.5 to about 6; nickel from about 7 to about 11; cobalt 0 to about 9; tantalum max about 0.1; niobium max about 0.1; vanadium max 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated cemented carbide cutting tool insert particularly useful for turning of cast irons but also low alloyed steels at mediate to high cutting speeds. The cutting tool insert is characterised by a cemented carbide body comprising WC, cubic carbonitrides, a W-alloyed Co binder phase, a surface zone of the cemented carbide body that is binder phase enriched and nearly free of cubic carbonitride phase, and a coating including an innermost layer of TiCxNyOz with equiaxed grains, a layer of TiCxNyOz with columnar grains and at least one layer of Al2O3.

Abstract: A pre-alloyed stabilized zirconia powder suitable for use in thermal barrier applications is formed by alloying zirconia with a stabilizer, such as yttria, and processing the alloyed stabilized zirconia to form a very fine powder. The raw powder is then spray-dried to produce an agglomerated powder having an average particle size suitable for use in spray coating applications. The resulting powder can be used in a thermal-spray application to produce a porous thermal barrier coating having a substantially decreased thermal conductivity when compared to conventional TB coatings, such those produced using plasma-densified powders.

Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a diamond-surfaced femoral head for use in a prosthetic joint.

Abstract: New tungsten carbides alloyed with fluorine in amounts up to 0.5 wt % and possibly with fluorocarbon compositions are described. It is possible to produce them by means of a new process of chemical vapor deposition, in which tungsten hexafluoride, hydrogen and a carbon-containing gas are used. A specific feature of the new process is the preliminary thermal activation of the carbon-containing gas. The tungsten carbide coatings are deposited on construction materials and items made from them. They possess enhanced resistance to wear, corrosion and chemicals.

Abstract: A chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant dry mix for use in fusing glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles. A chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant composition for fusing glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles. A method of glass fusing metal motor vehicle and building industry articles using a chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant dry mix. A method of glass fusing metal motor vehicle and building industry articles with a chemical, thermal, and electrical corrosion resistant composition. A method of fusing single or multiple layers of glass to metal motor vehicle and building industry articles.

Abstract: A component capable of being exposed to a plasma in a process chamber has a structure having an electroplated coating comprising yttrium-containing species. The electroplated coating is resistant to corrosion in the plasma, and can have a compositional gradient of yttrium-containing species through a thickness of the coating. In one embodiment, the coating is formed by electroplating a layer comprising yttrium onto the surface, and then electroplating a second layer onto the first layer, and annealing the first and second layers. The second layer can comprise aluminum or zirconium. In another embodiment, the coating is formed by electroplating a layer comprising a mixture of aluminum and yttrium onto the surface and annealing the layer.

Abstract: A heat-resistant coated member comprises a substrate composed of a material selected from among molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, zirconium, aluminum, titanium, carbon, and alloys, oxide ceramics, non-oxide ceramics and carbide materials thereof, which is covered with a layer composed primarily of a rare earth-containing oxide. In addition to heat resistance, the coated member has good corrosion resistance and non-reactivity, making it highly suitable as a part for sintering or heat-treating metals and ceramics in a vacuum, an inert atmosphere or a reducing atmosphere.

Abstract: A foodware article having a thermally stable color, tarnish-resistant ceramic coating that enables direct contact with a heat source, such as a gas flame or the heating element of an electric stove. The foodware article of the present invention includes a metal foodware article having an inner food-contacting surface and an outer heat source-contacting surface, a bonding layer deposited on a portion of the outer heat source-contacting surface, and a first ceramic layer deposited adjacent to a portion of the bonding layer, the first ceramic layer selected from (Ti,Al)N, (Ti,Al)CN, (Ti,Al,X)N, or (Ti,Al,X)CN. A top layer of TiCN can be deposited adjacent to the first ceramic layer. There may optionally be alternating layers of a third ceramic selected from (Ti,Al)N, (Ti,Al)CN, (Ti,Al,X)N, or (Ti,Al,X)CN and a fourth ceramic selected from TiN, TiCN, XN or XCN deposited adjacent to the bonding layer and below the first ceramic layer. The alternating layers can be repeated as many times as desired.

Abstract: A glazing panel comprises in sequence at least: a glass substrate, a base antireflective layer comprising at least a base antireflective lower layer and a base antireflective upper layer which is of a different composition to that of the base antireflective lower layer, the base antireflective upper layer comprising a mixed oxide of Zn and at least one additional material X, in which the ratio X/Zn in the base antireflective upperlayer is between 0.02 and 0.

Abstract: A stud has an exterior in which a diffusion coating is provided on a portion of the stud and the remainder of the stud has no diffusion coating thereon. The uncoated portion is welded to a boiler tube or furnace wall. This stud can be diffusion coated in a retort having a layer of inert material covering a first portion of the stud and a diffusion pack mix covering a second portion of the stud. When the retort is heated a diffusion coating will form on the second portion of the stud while no diffusion layer will be formed on the portion of the stud that is covered by the inert material.

Abstract: In one aspect, a copper foil for lamination to a dielectric substrate includes a layer deposited on a surface of the copper foil. The layer is formed from chromium and zinc ions or oxides and is treated with an aqueous solution containing at least 0.5% silane. In another aspect, a peel strength enhancement coating is disposed between a copper foil laminate and a dielectric substrate. The peel strength enhancement coating comprises a metal and metal oxide mixture containing a metal selected from groups 5B, 6B, and 7B of the periodic table of the elements. The effective thickness of the peel strength enhancement coating is that thickness capable of providing less than or equal to 10% loss of peel strength, when measured in accordance with IPC-TM-650 Method 2.4.8.5 using a ⅛ inch wide test specimen, after being immersed in 4N HCl at about 60° C. for 6 hours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting tool insert particularly for turning of steel comprising a cemented carbide body, a coating with a post treatment with

Abstract: A plate, e.g. a bipolar plate, for fuel cells for (a) conducting current from the anode of one cell unit to the cathode of the adjacent cell unit and/or (b) distributing fluid which comprises a substrate with a coating of an electrocatalytically-active material comprising ruthenium oxide.

Abstract: A copper foil for lamination to a dielectric substrate is coated with a laser ablation inhibiting layer having an average surface roughness (Rz) of less than 1.0 micron and an average nodule height of less than 1.2 micron that is effective to provide a lamination peel strength to FR-4 of at least 4.5 pounds per inch. The coated foil further has a reflectivity value of at least 40. The coated foil is typically laminated to a dielectric substrate, such as glass reinforced epoxy or polyimide and imaged into a plurality of circuit traces. Blind vias may be drilled through the dielectric terminating at an interface between the foil and the dielectric. The coated foil of the invention resists laser ablation, thereby resisting piercing of the foil by the laser during drilling.

Abstract: A turbine component has a substrate formed from a ceramic material selected from the group consisting of a monolithic ceramic material and a composite ceramic material and a thermal barrier coating bonded to the substrate. In one embodiment, the ceramic material forming the substrate is selected from the group of silicon nitride and self-reinforced silicon nitride. In another embodiment, the ceramic material forming the substrate is selected from the group consisting of a silicon carbide-silicon carbide material and a carbon-carbon material. At least one bond coat layer may be interposed between the substrate and the thermal barrier coating.