Solid material comprising a thin metal film on its surface...

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Meeks, Timothy (Department: 1762)

Coating processes

Coating by vapor, gas, or smoke

Metal coating

C427S253000, C427S255260, C427S255270

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958174

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a solid material comprising a solid substrate having a thin metal film and methods for producing the same. The method generally involves using a plurality self-limiting reactions to control the thickness of the metal film.

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