Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products
Patent
1986-09-19
1989-02-14
Andrews, R. L.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
204DIG2, 106 105, C25D 304
Patent
active
048044466
ABSTRACT:
An electrodeposition process and a bath therefore are disclosed for performing the electrodeposition of hard smooth coatings of trivalent chromium. The electrodeposition process is accomplished energy efficiently. The bath includes chromium chloride as a source of chromium, citric acid to complex the chromium, and a wetting agent which is preferably Triton x-100. Preferably, bromide is also provided in the solution to maintain the hexavalent chromium production at the anode at a low level. Ammonium chloride is also preferably provided to improve the conductivity and also the current distribution in the bath. Boric acid is provided to advance the reaction kinetics. The pH of the bath is maintained at approximately 4.0 and the temperature is maintained at approximately 35.degree. C. Either a direct current or pulsed current is used for the deposition process. Hard smooth coatings of trivalent chromium are deposited through use of the process and the bath of the claimed invention.
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Lashmore David S.
NamGoong Eok
Weisshaus Ilan
Andrews R. L.
Englert Alvin
Oliff James A.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Zack Thomas
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