Abstract: An R-T-B magnet (R is at least one kind of rare-earth elements including Y, and T is Fe or Fe and Co) has an electrolytic copper-plating film where the ratio [I(200)/I(111)] of the X-ray diffraction peak intensity I(200) from the (200) plane to the X-ray diffraction peak intensity I(111) from the (111) plane is 0.1-0.45 in the X-ray diffraction by CuKal rays. This electrolytic copper-plating film is formed by an electrolytic copper-plating method using an electrolytic copper-plating solution which contains 20-150 g/L of copper sulphate and 30-250 g/L of chelating agent and contains no agent for reducing copper ions and has a pH adjusted to 10.5-13.5.

Abstract: A process and an alloy for galvanizing non-reactive steel and mixed or moderately reactive steel for providing a decorative spangle to the galvanized coating. The alloy contains 0.1 to less than 0.8 wt % tin, 0.05 to 0.2 wt % bismuth, 0.001 to 0.008 wt % aluminum, and optionally 0 to 0.1 wt % nickel, the balance zinc of commercial purity.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated base metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy includes tin and zinc. The corrosion resistant coated base metal includes a heat created intermetallic layer primarily including copper and zinc.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant member has a chemical conversion treatment film with a two-layer structure formed atop a metal substrate plated with zinc or zinc alloy plating. The two-layer structure comprises a lower layer containing Cr formed on the surface of the plating and an upper layer containing SiO2.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous, antitarnish and adhesion promoting treatment composition, comprising: zinc ions; metal ions selected from the group consisting of tungsten ions, molybdenum ions, cobalt ions, nickel ions, zirconium ions, titanium ions, manganese ions, vanadium ions, iron ions, tin ions, indium ions, silver ions, and combinations thereof; and optionally, an electrolyte that does not contain potassium or sodium ions; wherein the treatment composition is substantially free of chromium, and wherein the treatment composition forms a coating on a substrate or material that enhances adhesion of a polymer to the material. The present invention is also directed to materials coated with the above treatment composition, and methods of coating materials using the above composition.

Abstract: To provide a plating method, which enables wide industrial use of the redox system electroless plating method having excellent characteristics, and a plating bath precursor which is preferable for the plating method. The plating method comprises a process oxidizing first metal ions of a redox system of a plating bath from a lower oxidation state to a high oxidation state, and second metal ions of said redox system are reduced and deposited onto the surface of an object to be plated, wherein a process is provided in which by supplying the electrical current to the plating bath, the first metal ions are reduced from said lower oxidation state to thereby activate the plating bath. The plating bath precursor is formed stabilizing the plating bath so that reduction and deposition of the second metal ions substantially do not occur in order to improve its storing performance.

Abstract: Aqueous electroplating solutions and methods are provided for the codeposition of zinc and chromium. The solutions include effective amounts of zinc, chromium, and hydroxyl ions. The solutions further include an effective amount of one or more ions of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, or a combination thereof other than sodium and potassium, to in major part balance the hydroxyl ions. A preferred alkali metal is rubidium.

Abstract: An improved method of applying an epoxy paint coating to a tube includes the step of mixing plastic particles into the epoxy paint prior to application on the tube. The plastic particles improve the paint's abrasion and corrosion resistance and also improves the paint's ability to withstand downstream forming operations.

Abstract: A coated metal reinforcement element for polymeric or elastomeric materials comprises a coating of: a polymer or prepolymer compatible with and co-polymerizable, co-vulcanizable or crosslinkable with said polymeric or elastomeric material to be reinforced, and bearing functional groups; either covalently bonding to the metal surface of said reinforcement element; or forming covalent bonds with the outward directed first functional groups of a mono-or multimolecular layer of a bifunctional adhesion promotor intercalated between said metal by its second functional groups. A method for the coating includes a one step and a two step procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a bonded body of a beryllium member and a copper or copper alloy member, in which the bonding strength and thermal cycle resistance property are further increased. When the beryllium member and the copper or copper alloy member are bonded to each other, a thin layer of titanium, chromium, molybdenum, or silicon is formed as a diffusion inhibition layer on the surface of the beryllium; a copper layer is formed as a bonding layer on the surface of the diffusion inhibition layer; a thin layer of aluminum or zinc is formed as a bonding promotion layer on the surface of the bonding layer; and the beryllium member and the copper or copper alloy member are diffusion bonded to each other with the intermediate layer formation side being the bonding surface.

Abstract: Structure incorporating lead is fabricated from specially prepared components such that mobility of the lead is impeded when the structure is exposed to an unprotected environment such as weathering outdoors or saltwater. In a preferred embodiment, a bullet or bullet core is swaged from a number of bunched electroplated fine lead or lead-alloy wires placed in a die. The lead or lead-alloy wires may be fabricated from lead or lead-alloy wool. The lead alloy may comprise zinc and antimony. The electroplating process plates zinc on the fine wires and may plate a zinc alloy such as zinc-aluminum. The plated surface may be coated with a corrosion resistant coating such as molybdenum phosphate. In addition to bullets and bullet cores, fishing weights, lead shielding, counterweights, ballast, and other lead containing structure may be fabricated or treated using methods and materials of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface treated steel sheet for electronic components which does not include lead, which is a hazardous substance with environmental impact, and, in particular, satisfies the solder wettability after retort treatment, a rust-proof property and a whisker-proof property simultaneously. More specifically, the present invention is a surface treated steel sheet with less environmental impact for electronic components excellent in solder wettability, a rust-proof property and a whisker-proof property and having an Sn—Zn alloy layer which is formed by plating Sn and Zn on a steel sheet or a Ni plated steel sheet and then applying thermal diffusion treatment, or by plating Sn—Zn alloy on a steel sheet or a Ni plated steel sheet, characterized in that the amount of said Sn—Zn alloy layer is not less than 3 g/m2, the Zn/Sn ratio (in weight ratio) is 0.01 to 10, more preferably 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: A method of pretreating a copper surface for protecting the surface from oxidation, by immersing the surface in a solution containing organic solderabilty preservatives, such as BenzoTriAzole, with the addition of a zinc salt. The method is particularly useful in the manufacturing of electronic Printed Circuit Boards for protecting the copper surfaces during the solder processes when the PCB undergoes high temperature. The addition of the zinc salts also gives the additional advantage of increasing the solderabilty properties of the copper surface (i.e. wettability and adhesion).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of manufacture for use in a fluxless brazing process is disclosed. The method comprises the step of applying a braze-promoting layer including one or more metals selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and iron, onto a bonding layer which comprises one or more metals selected from the group consisting of zinc, tin, lead, bismuth, nickel, antimony and thallium and which is disposed on a substrate including aluminum.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated base metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy includes tin and zinc. The corrosion resistant coated base metal includes a heat created intermetallic layer primarily including copper and zinc.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated brass metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy is a tin metal alloy or a tin and zinc metal alloy. The corrosion resistant metal alloy may also include one or more metal additives to improve the coating process and/or to alter the properties of the tin or tin and zinc metal alloy.

Abstract: A fuel tank and a fuel-filler tube, which maintain excellent corrosion-resistance over a long term even in a severely corrosive atmosphere, is made of a ferritic stainless steel sheet good of formability. The steel sheet, which has elongation of 30% or more after fracture by a uniaxial tensile test and minimum Lankford value (value-rmin) of 1.3 or more, is formed to a product shape, and paint is cathodically electrodeposited on a surface of the formed stainless steel sheet. The stainless steel sheet may be one coated with an Al or Zn plating layer. When the fuel tank or fuel-filler tube is fabricated by welding, Zn-rich paint is preferably applied to a welded part in prior to cathodic electrodeposition coating.

Abstract: The invention provides a surface-treated copper foil which can sufficiently ensure adhesive strength with a low-dielectric substrate used in forming a printed wiring board for high-frequency applications and can minimize transmission losses. There is provided a surface-treated copper foil for a low-dielectric substrate which is used in bonded relationship to a low-dielectric substrate, which is characterized in that a nodular-treated layer constituted by bump-like copper particles is formed on a surface of the copper foil and that ultrafine copper particles are caused to precipitate on the whole surface of the nodular-treated layer and adhere thereto and the roughness value Rz of the surface is 1.0 to 6.5 &mgr;m. The surface color of the surface-treated copper foil has L* of not more than 50, a* of not more than 20 and b* of not more than 15.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an electroless process to deposit a silicate containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.

Abstract: A glazing panel carrying a coating stack comprises in sequence at least: a glass substrate a base antireflective layer an infra-red reflecting layer, and a top antireflective layer and is characterised in that at least one of the antireflective layers comprises at least one mixed oxide layer which comprises an oxide which is a mixture of Zn and at least one additional material X, in which the atomic ratio X/Zn is greater than or equal to 0.12 and in which X is one or more of the materials selected from the group comprising the elements of groups 2a, 3a, 5a, 4b, 5b, 6b of the periodic table. The glazing panel exhibits a combination of advantageous properties, particularly thermal stability.

Abstract: Hot press forming of a steel material is made possible by coating the surface of the steel material with a plated layer of zinc or a zinc alloy and forming thereon a barrier layer which prevents the vaporization of zinc even when heated to 700-1000° C. Corrosion resistance can also be guaranteed without requiring post treatment, and hot press forming of high tensile steel sheet and stainless steel sheet is made possible. The barrier layer is formed by forming an upper plated layer, by surface oxidation, by contact with an oxidizing agent, by contact with Zn and an oxidizing agent, by anodic electrolysis, by cathodic electrolysis, or by coating with a ZnO sol.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the user of MoO3 as a corrosion inhibitor, and an anti-corrosion coating composition for metal parts, characterized in that it comprises:—at least one particulate metal;—an organic solvent;—a thickener;—a silane-based binder, preferably carrying epoxy functional groups;—molybdenum oxide (MoO3);—possibly a silicate of sodium, potassium or lithium, and;—water.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for applying a multilayer protective coating to a substrate having an electrically conductive surface, comprising: (a) a first method of forming a silicate layer upon said electrically conductive surface, said first method comprising contacting at least a portion of said surface with a first medium comprising at least one silicate and having a basic pH and wherein said first medium is substantially free of chromates, to form a silicate layer, and (b) a second method of electrolytically applying a synthetic resin layer upon the surface of said silicate layer, said second method comprising contacting at least a portion of said surface of said silicate layer with a second medium comprising a resinous ingredient, applying an electric current to said second medium wherein said surface is employed as an electrode, to form a synthetic resin layer. The multilayer protective coating exhibits excellent corrosion and adhesion properties and is environmentally acceptable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc-diffused nickel alloy coating for corrosion and heat protection and to a method for forming such a coating. The coating method broadly comprises the steps of forming a plain nickel or nickel alloy coating layer on a substrate, applying a layer of zinc over the nickel or nickel alloy coating layer, and thermally diffusing the zinc into the nickel alloy coating layer. The coating method may further comprise immersing the coated substrate in a phosphated trivalent chromium conversion solution either before or after the diffusing step. The substrate may be a component used in a gas turbine engine, which component is formed from a steel material.

Abstract: A method for protection of submerged marine surfaces from bio-fouling which is carried out by spraying the surface to be protected with a solvent free, zinc or zinc based alloy coating produced by a thermal spray process.

Abstract: A zinc whiskerless galvanized product has a multi-layer rust prevention film that provides excellent rust prevention, self-repair ability, and coating adhesion. A manufacturing method provides a zinc whiskerless galvanized product having the multi-layer rust prevention film. The multi-layer rust prevention film can be provided without the use of chemicals injurious to the environment such as sexivalent chrome. The multi-layer rust prevention film can be applied to various electronic components including computer equipment, communication equipment, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface treated steel sheet for electronic components which does not include lead, which is a hazardous substance with environmental impact, and, in particular, satisfies the solder wettability after retort treatment, a rust-proof property and a whisker-proof property simultaneously. More specifically, the present invention is a surface treated steel sheet with less environmental impact for electronic components excellent in solder wettability, a rust-proof property and a whisker-proof property and having an Sn—Zn alloy layer which is formed by plating Sn and Zn on a steel sheet or a Ni plated steel sheet and then applying thermal diffusion treatment, or by plating Sn—Zn alloy on a steel sheet or a Ni plated steel sheet, characterized in that the amount of said Sn—Zn alloy layer is not less than 3 g/m2, the Zn/Sn ratio (in weight ratio) is 0.01 to 10, more preferably 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc-diffused nickel alloy coating for corrosion and heat protection and to a method for forming such a coating. The coating method broadly comprises the steps of forming a plain nickel or nickel alloy coating layer on a substrate, applying a layer of zinc over the nickel or nickel alloy coating layer, and thermally diffusing the zinc into the nickel alloy coating layer. The coating method may further comprise immersing the coated substrate in a phosphated trivalent chromium conversion solution either before or after the diffusing step. The substrate may be a component used in a gas turbine engine, which component is formed from a steel material.

Abstract: A copper foil for chip-on-film use, a plasma display panel, or a high-frequency printed circuit board obtained by rolling copper foil to smooth the surface to give a surface area of not more than 1.30 times an ideal smooth surface, the smoothed copper foil having deposited on it fine roughening particles of Cu or alloy particles of Cu and Mo or alloy particles comprising Cu and at least one element selected among a group of Ni, Co, Fe, and Cr or a mixture of this alloy particles and oxide of at least one element selected among a group of V, Mo, and W.

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: A hybrid steel cord and method of making such cord which includes, in contact with one or more carbon steel wire(s), at least one stainless steel wire whose microstructure contains less than 20% of martensite (% by volume). Articles made of plastic and/or rubber, in particular tire envelopes or the carcass reinforcement plies of such envelopes embodying such cords.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces in heat exchangers for brazing by depositing thereon a kinetic sprayed brazing composition. The process simultaneously deposits monolith or composite coatings that can include all braze materials and corrosion protection materials used in the brazing of aluminum fins to plates and tubes in a single stage.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated base metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy includes tin and zinc. The corrosion resistant coated base metal includes a heat created intermetallic layer primarily including copper and zinc.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated brass metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy is a tin metal alloy or a tin and zinc metal alloy. The corrosion resistant metal alloy may also include one or more metal additives to improve the coating process and/or to alter the properties of the tin or tin and zinc metal alloy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating system for the lubricant coating of components. The system includes an electrodeposited oxidatively pretreated zinc-nickel coating and a dry lubricant layer and offers considerably improved adhesive properties as well as greater corrosion resistance and resistance to chemicals.

Abstract: Provided are a Zn—Mg electroplated metal sheet excellent in corrosion resistance, formability and productivity, and a fabrication process therefor. The Zn—Mg electroplated metal sheet comprises a Zn—Mg electroplated layer including Mg and Zn, the Zn being a main component, formed on at least one surface of a metal substrate material. The Zn—Mg electroplated layer shows more excellent corrosion resistance by including a C component therein. The Zn—Mg electroplated metal sheet can be fabricated by performing electroplating with an acidic aqueous solution including metal salts of Zn and Mg, and in addition, a surface active agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provision of a surface-treated copper foil exhibiting a maximum effect of a silane coupling agent which is adsorbed onto the copper foil and is employed in order to enhance adhesion between the copper foil and a substrate during manufacture of printed wiring boards. The invention is also directed to provision of a method for producing such a copper foil. To attain these goals, a surface-treated copper foil for producing printed wiring boards is provided, wherein an anti-corrosion treatment comprises forming a zinc layer or a zinc alloy layer on a surface of the copper foil and forming an electrodeposited chromate layer on the zinc or zinc alloy layer; forming a silane-coupling-agent-adsorbed layer on the electrodeposited chromate layer without causing the electrodeposited chromate layer of the nodular-treated surface to dry; and drying.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an aluminium or aluminium alloy joined product, such as a shaped and hollow member, comprising the sequential steps of: (a) providing two parts made of aluminium or aluminium alloy, each part having a peripheral flange; (b) positioning the two parts such that the peripheral flange of one part faces the peripheral flange of the other part to form an assembly, and joining the facing flanges of the two parts by heating.

Abstract: A brass coated metallic wire for use as a reinforcing component in an elastomeric article, such as a motor vehicle tire. The brass coating is formed by depositing alternate layers of copper and zinc on the wire and then drawing the wire under conditions of temperature and pressure suitable to alloy the copper and zinc to form a brass coating on the wire.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an energy enhanced process to deposit a silicate containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rigid composite metal panel comprising at least two metal parallel plates and/or sheets secured to the peaks and troughs of a corrugated aluminium stiffener sheet arranged between the parallel plates and/or sheets, wherein the corrugated aluminium stiffener sheet is an aluminium brazing sheet product made from an aluminium brazing sheet product including a core sheet (1) made of an aluminium alloy having on at least one surface of the core sheet clad, and preferably on both sides, an aluminium clad layer (2), the aluminium clad layer being made of an aluminium alloy comprising silicon in an amount in the range of 2 to 18% by weight, preferably 5 to 14%, and a layer (3) comprising nickel on the outer surface of the aluminium clad layer. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aluminium brazing product, such as a brazing sheet product, having a substrate (1) of an aluminium alloy comprising silicon in an amount in the of 2 to 18% by weight, and on at least one outer surface a layer (2) comprising nickel, wherein a separately deposited layer (3) is applied on one side of the layer (2) comprising nickel and the layer (3) comprising a metal such that taken together the aluminium base substrate (1) and all layers exterior thereto form a metal filler having a liquidus temperature in the range of 490 to 570° C., and preferably in the range of 510 to 550° C. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a brazing product and to a brazed assembly comprising at least one component made of the brazing sheet product.

Abstract: A deformed metal composite wire (14) comprises a matrix (12) of a first metal having a first melting point. The composite wire also comprises two or more filaments (10) of a second or further metal embedded ion the matrix (12) and surrounded by the matrix (129. The second or further metal has a melting point which is higher or equal to the first melting point. Either the second or further metal is carbon steel or stainless steel in order to provide the necessary reinforcing or strengthening effect. The wire (14) is in a deformed state so that the two or more filaments (10) have a non-circular filament cross-section.

Abstract: A substrate carrying a temporary protective cover and related methods of producing and processing substrates are described. In one embodiment, a substrate bears a hydrophilic coating carrying a temporary protective cover that protects the hydrophilic coating against contamination but that can readily be readily removed from the hydrophilic coating by washing with a given washing fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a bonded body of a beryllium member and a copper or copper alloy member, in which the bonding strength and thermal cycle resistance property are further increased. When the beryllium member and the copper or copper alloy member are bonded to each other, a thin layer of titanium, chromium, molybdenum, or silicon is formed as a diffusion inhibition layer on the surface of the beryllium; a copper layer is formed as a bonding layer on the surface of the diffusion inhibition layer; a thin layer of aluminum or zinc is formed as a bonding promotion layer on the surface of the bonding layer; and the beryllium member and the copper or copper alloy member are diffusion bonded to each other with the intermediate layer formation side being the bonding surface.

Abstract: A drill resistant plate, which presents a rough surface of hardened particles to drilling attack, and which tends to snap or destroy drill bits before they can began drilling. The plate is made by brazing hard particles into a matrix of brazing material attached to a steel plate. Nickel-Silver brazing material is used to form the matrix on the steel plate, and tungsten carbide particles of 8-10 mesh are secured within the matrix, with the hard particles of tungsten carbide partially exposed, presenting a roughened surface with angular pieces of tungsten carbide to the drilling attack.

Abstract: Sn—Zn alloy is plated on at least one of a first metallic member and a second metallic member, Sn—Ag alloy is used as a solder, the first metallic member and the second metallic member are connected by the solder, and a connection structure of metallic members is therefore produced. Heat degradation of plating and the contact corrosion between solder and plating can thereby be prevented, solderability can be improved, and qualities such as corrosion resistance and connecting strength at the connection structure can be improved.

Abstract: A p-type ZnO single crystal having a low resistance; and a method for producing the same providing a substrate (2) in a vacuum chamber (1), supplying to the substrate (2) atomic gases of Zn, O, and N (p-type dopant) and Ga (n-type dopant) in a manner wherein the feeds of N and Ga are controlled in such a manner that the ratio of N:Ga in a crystal is 2:1, and thereby growing a p-type ZnO single crystal containing N and Ga.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces in heat exchangers for brazing by depositing thereon a kinetic sprayed brazing composition. The process simultaneously deposits monolith or composite coatings that can include all braze materials and corrosion protection materials used in the brazing of aluminum fins to plates and tubes in a single stage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copper foil—for printed circuit boards—which is especially excellent in soft etching property and also superior in such properties as heat discoloration resistance, rust-proofing and solder-ability. The copper foil for printed circuit boards comprising a first layer formed by applying 12 to 50 mg/m2 of a sulfur-contained zinc alloy containing 0.1 to 2.5 percent by weight of sulfur on the surface on at least one side of the copper foil and a second layer formed of a chromate layer on the first layer by applying 0.5 to 2.5 mg/m2 of chromium and, if necessary, 1.5 to 6 mg/m2 of phosphorus.