Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Depositing predominantly single metal coating
Patent
1996-05-30
1998-03-24
Gorgos, Kathryn L.
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Depositing predominantly single metal coating
205239, 106 126, C25D 338
Patent
active
057308543
ABSTRACT:
A copper electroplating process using alkoxylated dimercaptan ethers as an additive. The additives prevent dendritic formations which short out electrodes. Also provided is a method for polarizing the electrodes, allowing for current reduction and cost savings.
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Enthone-OMI Inc.
Gorgos Kathryn L.
Mayekar Kishor
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