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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Electrolytic copper process using anion permeable barrier

Номер: US20120152751A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Inc

Processes and systems for electrolytically processing a microfeature workpiece with a first processing fluid and a counter electrode are described. Microfeature workpieces are electrolytically processed using a first processing fluid, a counter electrode, a second processing fluid, and an anion permeable barrier layer. The anion permeable barrier layer separates the first processing fluid from the second processing fluid while allowing certain anionic species to transfer between the two fluids. Some of the described processes produce deposits over repeated plating cycles that exhibit resistivity values within desired ranges.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Biocidal metallic layers comprising cobalt

Номер: US20130052482A1
Принадлежит: Integran Technologies Inc

Free standing articles or articles at least partially coated with substantially porosity free, fine-grained and/or amorphous Co-bearing metallic materials optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein, are disclosed. The electrodeposited metallic layers and/or patches comprising Co provide, enhance or restore strength, wear and/or lubricity of substrates without reducing the fatigue performance. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings comprising Co are particularly suited for articles exposed to thermal cycling, fatigue and other stresses and/or in applications requiring anti-microbial properties.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

STEEL SHEET FOR CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130089751A1

The present invention provides a steel sheet for a container including a cold-rolled steel sheet and a composite film formed on the cold-rolled steel sheet through an electrolysis process in a solution containing: at least one metal ion of an Sn ion, an Fe ion, and an Ni ion; Zr ion; a nitric acid ion: and an ammonium ion, in which the composite film contains at least one element of: Zr of 0.1 to 100 mg/min equivalent units of metal Zr; Sn of 0.3 to 20 g/min equivalent units of metal Sn; Fe of 5 to 2000 mg/min equivalent units of metal Fe; and Ni of 5 to 2000 mg/min equivalent units of metal Ni. 1. A steel sheet for a container , the steel sheet comprisinga cold-rolled steel sheet, and at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of an Sn ion, an Fe ion, and an Ni ion;', 'a Zr ion;', 'a nitric acid ion; and', 'an ammonium ion, wherein, 'a composite film formed on the cold-rolled steel sheet through an electrolysis process in a solution containing [{'sup': '2', 'Zr of 0.1 to 100 mg/min equivalent units of metal Zr, {'sup': '2', 'Sn of 0.3 to 20 g/min equivalent units of metal Sn;'}, {'sup': '2', 'Fe of 5 to 2000 mg/min equivalent units of metal Fe; and'}, {'sup': '2', 'Ni of 5 to 2000 mg/min equivalent units of metal Ni.'}], 'the composite film contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of2. The steel sheet for a container according to claim 1 , whereinthe solution further contains at least one of a phosphoric acid ion and a phenolic resin, and{'sup': 2', '2, 'the composite film further contains at least one of a phosphoric acid compound of 0.1 to 50 mg/min equivalent units of P, and a phenolic resin of 0.1 to 50 mg/min equivalent units of C.'}3. The steel sheet for a container according to claim 2 , whereinthe solution further contains a fluorine ion, and{'sup': '2', 'the composite film further contains a fluorine compound of not more than 0.1 mg/min equivalent units of F.'}4. The steel sheet for a container according to claim 1 , ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Polyamine brightening agent

Номер: US20130175179A1
Автор: William E. Eckles
Принадлежит: Coventya Inc

A zinc electroplating bath includes zinc ions and a brightening agent. The brightening agent is a polyamine or a mixture of polyamines that include a quaternary ammonium group.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Electrolytes for Electrodeposition of Smooth Films

Номер: US20130199936A1
Принадлежит: Battelle Memorial Institute Inc

Electrodeposition involving an electrolyte having a surface-smoothing additive can result in self-healing, instead of self-amplification, of initial protuberant tips that give rise to roughness and/or dendrite formation on the substrate and/or film surface. For electrodeposition of a first conductive material (C1) on a substrate from one or more reactants in an electrolyte solution, the electrolyte solution is characterized by a surface-smoothing additive containing cations of a second conductive material (C2), wherein cations of C2 have an effective electrochemical reduction potential in the solution lower than that of the reactants.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for Depositing a Nickel-Metal Layer

Номер: US20130202910A1
Автор: Koppe Stefan
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A method for depositing nickel-metal layers for colouring surfaces, and a bath for depositing such a layer. This is made possible by depositing a nickel-metal layer from a bath for the electroless deposition of nickel which contains at least one further metal compound, a voltage being additionally applied enable the metal of the metal compound to be incorporated while forming a nickel-metal layer. 1. A method for depositing a nickel-metal layer , comprising the following steps:a) providing a nickel bath for electroless deposition of a nickel layer, wherein the bath additionally contains a compound of another metal; b1) deposition of nickel from the nickel bath and', 'b2) voltage-supported deposition of the other metal compound from the bath provided., 'b) depositing a nickel-metal layer by simultaneous'}2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , 'the electroless deposited metal layer is a nickel/phosphorus or a nickel/boron layer, which further contains at least one other metal.', 'characterized in that'}3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , 'the voltage-supported deposition is carried out at a temperature above 50° C.', 'characterized in that'}4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , 'the other metal compound is a zinc compound.', 'characterized in that'}5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , 'the other metal compound is present in the bath in a range between 0.05 mol/l and 0.5 mol/l relative to the metal.', 'characterized in that'}6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , 'a graphite electrode is used for the voltage-supported deposition.', 'characterized in that'}7. The method as claimed in claim 1 , 'the bath additionally contains at least one conducting salt.', 'characterized in that'}8. The method as claimed in claim 1 , {'sup': '2', 'the voltage-supported deposition is carried out with current densities between 0.01 and 5 A/dm.'}, 'characterized in that'}9. The method as claimed in claim 1 , 'electroless deposition of a nickel layer or nickel-metal layer is carried out ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

ELECTROLYTIC FREEZING OF ZINC SURFACES

Номер: US20130206603A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

The present invention relates to a method for the metallizing pretreatment of galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces or joined metallic components having at least some zinc surfaces, wherein a thin surface layer of iron is deposited on the zinc surfaces from an aqueous electrolyte containing water-soluble compounds that are a source of iron cations. The method is performed at least partially or continuously under application of an electrolytic voltage, the galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces being connected as cathode. The aqueous electrolyte additionally contains an accelerator selected from oxo acids of the elements phosphorus, nitrogen and/or sulfur, the elements phosphorus, nitrogen and/or sulfur being present in moderate oxidation states. 211.-. (canceled) The present invention relates to a method for the metallizing pretreatment of galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces or joined metallic components having at least some zinc surfaces, wherein a thin surface layer of iron is deposited on the zinc surfaces from an aqueous electrolyte containing water-soluble compounds that are a source of iron cations. The method is performed at least partially or continuously under application of an electrolytic voltage, the galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces being connected as cathode. The aqueous electrolyte additionally contains an accelerator selected from oxo acids of the elements phosphorus, nitrogen and/or sulfur, the elements phosphorus, nitrogen and/or sulfur being present in moderate oxidation states.Methods for metallizing galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces are known from the prior art. Thus WO 2008/135478 describes a pretreatment method for the currentless deposition of metallic coatings, in particular of iron and tin, on galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces. The pretreatment delivers moderately metallized zinc surfaces, which is advantageous for the application of subsequent anti- ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Tribologically Loadable Mixed Noble Metal/Metal Layers

Номер: US20140076798A1
Автор: Stefan Koppe
Принадлежит: Schauenburg Ruhrkunststoff GmbH

The invention relates to a method for producing a noble metal/metal layer, which has particularly advantageous tribological properties, comprising the following steps: providing a bath for the currentless deposition of a metal layer, which additionally contains at least one type of noble metal ions; introducing a substrate into the bath; and applying a voltage.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Steel Armor Wire Coatings

Номер: US20170001415A1
Принадлежит:

A wire includes a ferrous core. The ferrous core can be coated. The coatings can include nickel, molybdenum, zinc and Fe. A process of forming a wire can include placing a metal strip alongside a ferrous wire core, bending the strip around the core, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the core. The process of forming a wire can include applying a metal layer to a ferrous metal rod to form a plated rod, placing a metal strip alongside the rod, bending the strip around the rod, and seam welding the strip to form a metal tube around the rod. The process of forming a wire can include coating a ferrous wire core with a layer of nickel, molybdenum or a nickel alloy that circumferentially surrounds the ferrous wire core. 1. A process of forming a wire comprising:coating a ferrous wire core with an interface layer of nickel, molybdenum or a nickel alloy,wherein the interface layer circumferentially surrounds the ferrous wire core; andcoating the interface layer with an outer layer.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the ferrous wire core is steel.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the interface layer has a thickness of between 2 and 60 microns.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein outer layer has a thickness of between 1 and 50 microns.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the outer layer comprises a zinc alloy claim 1 , and wherein the zinc allow comprises:binary Zn—Ni or Zn—Co alloy; orternary Zn—Ni—Co, Zn—Ni—Mo or Zn—Co—Mo alloy.6. The process of claim 1 , further comprising an Fe layer claim 1 , wherein the Fe layer circumferentially surrounds the interface layer and is circumferentially surrounded by the outer layer.7. The process of claim 6 , wherein the Fe layer has a thickness of between 2 and 20 microns.8. The process of claim 1 , further comprising a galvanized zinc coating. The present disclosure relates to steel armor wire strength member coating compositions, structures, and processes.Armor wire strength members used in wireline cables for ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Nickel-Chromium Nanolaminate Coating Having High Hardness

Номер: US20160002803A1
Автор: Sklar Glenn
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure describes electrodeposited nanolaminate materials having layers comprised of nickel and/or chromium with high hardness. The uniform appearance, chemical resistance, and high hardness of the nanolaminate NiCr materials described herein render them useful for a variety of purposes including wear (abrasion) resistant barrier coatings for use both in decorative as well as demanding physical, structural and chemical environments. 1. A process for forming a multilayered nickel and chromium containing coating on a surface of a substrate or mandrel by electrodeposition comprising:(a) providing one or more electrolyte solutions comprising a nickel salt and/or a chromium salt;(b) providing a conductive substrate or mandrel for electrodeposition;(c) contacting at least a portion of the surface of the substrate or mandrel with one of said one or more electrolyte solutions;(d) passing a first electric current through the substrate or mandrel, to deposit a first layer comprising either nickel or an alloy thereof, on the substrate or mandrel; and passing a second electric current through the substrate, to deposit a second layer comprising a nickel-chromium alloy on the surface;(e) repeating step (d) two or more times thereby producing a multilayered coating having first layers of nickel, or an alloy thereof, and second layers of a nickel-chromium alloy on at least a portion of the surface of the substrate or mandrel; andoptionally separating the substrate or mandrel from the coating.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein:said providing one or more electrolyte solutions comprises providing an electrolyte solution comprising a nickel salt and a chromium salt;passing an electric current through said substrate or mandrel comprises alternately pulsing said electric current for predetermined durations between said first electrical current and said second electrical current;where said first electrical current is effective to electrodeposit a first composition ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING HIGH-STRENGTH COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEETS

Номер: US20160002807A1
Принадлежит: JFE STEEL CORPORATION

A process of manufacturing high-strength cold rolled steel sheets containing 0.5 to 2.0 mass % silicon includes a pickling step of thermally annealing a steel sheet in a non-oxidizing atmosphere and thereafter pickling the steel sheet to dissolve away 0.5 g/mto less than 2.0 g/mof the steel sheet, and an electroplating step of electroplating the surface of the pickled steel sheet with zinc under such conditions that a coating mass of 100 to 5000 mg/mis obtained. 13.-. (canceled)4. A process of manufacturing high-strength cold rolled steel sheets containing 0.5 to 2.0 mass % silicon , comprising:{'sup': 2', '2, 'a pickling step of thermally annealing a steel sheet in a non-oxidizing atmosphere and thereafter pickling the steel sheet to dissolve away 0.5 g/mto less than 2.0 g/mof the steel sheet, and'}{'sup': '2', 'an electroplating step of electroplating the surface of the pickled steel sheet with zinc under such conditions that a coating mass of 100 to 5000 mg/mis obtained.'}5. The process according to claim 4 , wherein the non-oxidizing atmosphere is obtained by introducing a mixture gas containing nitrogen and hydrogen claim 4 ,the hydrogen content in the non-oxidizing atmosphere is not more than 10 vol %, andthe temperature of heating during the thermal annealing is not more than 900° C.6. The process according to claim 4 , further comprising an aqueous solution contact step of bringing the steel sheet after the electroplating step into contact with a P-containing aqueous solution having a concentration of not less than 0.001 g/L at a temperature of the P-containing aqueous solution of not less than 30° C.7. The process according to claim 5 , further comprising an aqueous solution contact step of bringing the steel sheet after the electroplating step into contact with a P-containing aqueous solution having a concentration of not less than 0.001 g/L at a temperature of the P-containing aqueous solution of not less than 30° C. This disclosure relates to a process ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Continuously Applying Nanolaminate Metal Coatings

Номер: US20160002813A1
Автор: Lomasney Christina A.
Принадлежит:

Described herein are apparatus and methods for the continuous application of nanolaminated materials by electrodeposition. 1. An apparatus for electrodepositing a nanolaminate coating comprising:at least a first electrodeposition cell through which a conductive workpiece is moved at a rate,a rate control mechanism that controls the rate the workpiece is moved through the electrodeposition cell;an optional mixer for agitating an electrolyte during the electrodeposition process;an optional flow control unit for applying the electrolyte to the workpiece;an electrode; anda power supply controlling the current density applied to the workpiece in a time varying manner as it moves through the cell.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein controlling the current density in a time varying manner comprises applying two or more different current densities to the workpiece as it moves through the electrodeposition cell.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein controlling the current density in a time varying manner comprises applying an offset current claim 2 , so that the workpiece remains cathodic when it is moved through the electrodeposition cell and the electrode remains anodic.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the time varying manner comprises one or more of: varying the baseline current claim 1 , pulse current modulation and reverse pulse current modulation.57.-. (canceled)8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a first location claim 1 , from which the workpiece is moved to the electrodeposition cell claim 1 , and/or a second location claim 1 , for receiving the workpiece after it has moved through the electrodeposition cell claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second location comprises a spool or a spindle claim 1 , and wherein the workpiece is a wire claim 1 , rod claim 1 , sheet or tube that can be wound on said spool or around said spindle.913.-. (canceled)14. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising one or more locations between the first location and the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

High-strength steel sheet and high-strength galvanized steel sheet

Номер: US20190003009A1
Принадлежит: Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corp

A high-strength steel sheet includes: a specific chemical composition; and a microstructure represented by, in a ⅛ thickness to ⅜ thickness range with ¼ thickness of a sheet thickness from a surface being a center, in volume fraction, ferrite: 85% or less, bainite: 3% or more and 95% or less, tempered martensite: 1% or more and 80% or less, retained austenite: 1% or more and 25% or less, pearlite and coarse cementite: 5% or less in total, and fresh martensite: 5% or less, in which the solid-solution carbon content in the retained austenite is 0.70 to 1.30 mass %, and to all grain boundaries of retained austenite grains having an aspect ratio of 2.50 or less and a circle-equivalent diameter of 0.80 μm or more, the proportion of interfaces with the tempered martensite or the fresh martensite is 75% or less.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

RETICULATED ELECTRODE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20180006290A1
Автор: JAN JONATHAN, Snaper Alvin
Принадлежит:

A method of forming an electrode in an electrochemical battery comprises: coating a reticulated substrate with a conductive material; curing the reticulated substrate coated with the conductive material; and electroplating the reticulated substrate coated with the conductive material with a desired metal material. 1. A method of forming an electrode in an electrochemical battery comprising: immersing the reticulated substrate in an ultrasonic tank containing a water-soluble conductive liquid; and', 'applying ultrasonic wave to break down a surface tension at the boundary layer of the reticulated substrate to allow the water-soluble conductive ink to permeate an interior of the reticulated substrate to increase a reactive surface area of the reticulated substrate and promote adhesion of the conductive material;, 'coating a reticulated substrate with a conductive material, wherein coating a reticulated substrate with a conductive material comprisescuring the reticulated substrate coated with the conductive material; andelectroplating the reticulated substrate coated with the conductive material with a desired metal material.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , generating signals in the ultrasonic tank having an ultrasonic frequency in a range of 28-48 kHz.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive liquid is a water-soluble conductive ink having conductive carbon materials.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive liquid is a water-soluble conductive ink having conductive carbon materials claim 1 , wherein the conductive carbon materials are a combination of graphene and graphite.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the graphene is approximately 2-25 micron in linear dimensions.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reticulated substrate is a reticulated open-cell polymer foam.9. The method of claim 8 , comprising removing the reticulated open-cell polymer foam after electroplating.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein removing the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

FE-NI-P ALLOY MULTI-LAYER STEEL SHEET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20190010623A1
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The present disclosure relates to an Fe—Ni—P alloy multilayered steel sheet and a method of manufacturing the same. 1. An Fe—Ni—P alloy multilayered steel sheet comprising:an Fe—Ni alloy layer including 30 wt % to 85 wt % of Ni, a remainder Fe, and other inevitable impurities, with respect to 100 wt % as a whole; andan Fe—P alloy layer including 6 wt % to 12 wt % of P, a remainder Fe, and other inevitable impurities, with respect to 100 wt % as a whole,wherein the Fe—Ni alloy layer and the Fe—P alloy layer are alternately laminated on each other several times.2. The Fe—Ni—P alloy multilayered steel sheet of claim 1 , wherein the Fe—P alloy layer has an amorphous base structure claim 1 , and includes claim 1 , with respect to the total volume 100% of microstructures of the alloy layer claim 1 , less than 5% of an FeP phase claim 1 , an FeP phase claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The Fe—Ni—P alloy multilayered steel sheet of claim 2 , wherein the Fe—P alloy layer includes less than 50% of crystal grains having a grain size of 10 nm or less claim 2 , with respect to the total volume 100% of microstructures of the Fe—P alloy layer.4. The Fe—Ni—P alloy multilayered steel sheet of claim 3 , wherein the Fe—Ni alloy layer has an amorphous base structure claim 3 , and includes less than 50% of crystal grains having a grain size of 10 nm or less claim 3 , with respect to the total volume 100% of microstructures of the Fe—Ni alloy layer.5. The Fe—Ni—P alloy multilayered steel sheet of claim 1 , wherein the Fe—Ni alloy layer and the Fe—P alloy layer are alternately laminated on each other one time to ten times.6. A method of manufacturing an Fe—Ni—P alloy multilayered steel sheet claim 1 , the method comprising:preparing an electroforming substrate;electrodepositing an Fe—Ni alloy layer on a surface of the electroforming substrate;electrodepositing an Fe—P alloy layer on a surface of the Fe—Ni alloy layer;laminating the two kinds of alloy layers in multiple layers by ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINING ELECTRODE WIRE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20170014927A1
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An electrical discharge machining electrode wire includes a core including a copper or a copper alloy, and a covering layer that covers a periphery of the core and includes a zinc. The covering layer includes an outermost layer consisting of an s-phase of a copper-zinc based alloy. The outermost layer has a Cu concentration of 12 to 20 mass % and a variation range within 5 mass % in the Cu concentration in a longitudinal direction of the electrode wire. 1. An electrical discharge machining electrode wire , comprising:a core comprising a copper or a copper alloy; anda covering layer that covers a periphery of the core and comprises a zinc,wherein the covering layer comprises an outermost layer consisting of an ε-phase of a copper-zinc based alloy, andwherein the outermost layer has a Cu concentration of 12 to 20 mass % and a variation range within 5 mass % in the Cu concentration in a longitudinal direction of the electrode wire.2. The electrical discharge machining electrode wire according to claim 1 , wherein the covering layer further comprises an inner layer including a y-phase of a copper-zinc based alloy.3. The electrical discharge machining electrode wire according to claim 2 , wherein an x-ray diffraction intensity of (0001) of the ε-phase in the covering layer is more than twice an x-ray diffraction intensity of (332) of the γ-phase in the covering layer.4. The electrical discharge machining electrode wire according to claim 1 , wherein the core comprises a brass.5. A method of manufacturing an electrical discharge machining electrode wire claim 1 , wherein the electrode wire comprises a core comprising a copper or a copper alloy and a covering layer that covers a periphery of the core and comprises a zinc claim 1 , the method comprising:plating once the periphery of the core with a zinc or a zinc alloy;drawing the plated core; andafter the drawing, conducting a heat treatment under such heat treatment conditions such that the covering layer comprises an ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Preparation method of a coated sheet comprising the application of an aqueous solution comprising an amino acid and its associated use for improving the compatibility with an adhesive

Номер: US20180015694A1
Принадлежит:

A method for preparing a metal sheet () is provided including at least the steps for: 131-. (canceled)32. A method for preparing a metal sheet comprising the steps of:providing a steel substrate, at least one face of the steel substrate being coated with a metal coating comprising at least 40% by weight of zinc;applying on an outer surface of the metal coating an aqueous solution comprising an amino acid selected from the group consisting of: alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, lysine, methionine, proline, threonine, valine, and a mixture thereof, each amino acid being in neutral or salt form;the aqueous solution being free of compound comprising a metal from the group IIIB or from the group IVB; anda mass percentage as dry extract of the amino acid in neutral or salt form or of the mixture of amino acids in neutral or salt forms in the aqueous solution being greater than or equal to 50%.33. The method according to further comprising a preliminary step for preparing the steel substrate by hot galvanizating or electro-zinc-plating the steel substrate to form the coating.34. The method according to wherein the metal coating is selected from the group consisting of: a zinc coating GI claim 32 , a zinc coating GA claim 32 , a zinc and aluminum alloy claim 32 , a zinc and magnesium alloy and a zinc claim 32 , magnesium and aluminum alloy.35. The method according to wherein the metal coating comprises between 0.1 and 10% by weight of Mg and optionally between 0.1 and 20% by weight of Al claim 34 , the remainder of the metal coating being Zn claim 34 , the inevitable impurities and optionally at least one additional element selected from the group consisting of: Si claim 34 , Sb claim 34 , Pb claim 34 , Ti claim 34 , Ca claim 34 , Mn claim 34 , Sn claim 34 , La claim 34 , Ce claim 34 , Cr claim 34 , Ni and Bi.36. The method according to wherein the amino acid is selected from the group consisting of: alanine claim 32 , aspartic acid claim 32 , cysteine claim 32 , ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Low stress property modulated materials and methods of their preparation

Номер: US20180016694A1
Автор: Zhi Liang Bao
Принадлежит: Modumetal Inc

The technology described herein sets forth methods of making low stress or stress free coatings and articles using electrodeposition without the use of stress reducing agents in the deposition process. The articles and coatings can be layered or nanolayered wherein in the microstructure/nanostructure and composition of individual layers can be independently modulated.

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

PLATED ALUMINUM PRODUCT

Номер: US20140102905A1
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In a method of plating aluminum based articles, an iron-based composite plating bath formed by admixing a nano-sized, particle-deposited carbon material into an iron plating bath at a ratio of 1.0 g per liter is provided. Using the iron-based composite plating bath, an iron-based composite plating layer containing the nano-sized, particle-deposited carbon material is plated on an aluminum-based base material. 1. A method of plating aluminum based articles , comprising:providing an aluminum-based base material;providing an iron-based composite plating bath formed by admixing a nano-sized, particle-deposited carbon material into an iron plating bath at a ratio of 1.0 g per liter; andusing the iron-based composite plating bath, plating on the aluminum-based base material an iron-based composite plating layer containing the nano-sized, particle-deposited carbon material.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nano-sized claim 1 , particle-deposited carbon material comprises a plurality of particle-deposited carbon nanofibers each having a core and a particle layer substantially uniformly coating the surface of the carbon nanofiber.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the particle-deposited carbon nanofibers are exposed to a surface of the iron-based composite plating layer claim 2 , and the number of exposed particle-deposited carbon nanofibers is in the range of 50 to 220 per 30 μm.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the particle-deposited carbon nanofibers are exposed to a surface of the iron-based composite plating layer claim 2 , and the number of exposed particle-deposited carbon nanofibers is in the range of 50 to 90 per 30 μm.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the particle layer contains SiC particles.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum-based base material is a cylinder in a cylinder block claim 1 , or a piston that moves along a cylinder in a cylinder block.7. An article of manufacture produced by the ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

ANTI-CORROSION AND/OR PASSIVATION COMPOSITIONS FOR METAL-CONTAINING SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING, ENHANCING, AND APPLYING THE SAME

Номер: US20200017975A1
Принадлежит: GOODRICH CORPORATION

A method of disposing a corrosion resistant system to a substrate may comprise applying a plating material to the substrate; forming a chemical conversion coating solution by combining a solvent, at least one corrosion inhibitive cation comprising at least one of zinc, calcium, strontium, magnesium, or aluminum, at least one corrosion inhibitive anion comprising at least one of phosphate, molybdate, or silicate, and a complexing agent; and applying the chemical conversion coating solution to the plating material on the substrate. 1. A corrosion inhibition system disposed on a substrate , comprising:a plating material;a chemical conversion coating disposed on the plating material, the chemical conversion coating comprising a corrosion inhibitive cation comprising at least one of zinc, calcium, strontium or aluminum, a corrosion inhibitive anion comprising at least one of phosphate, molybdate, or silicate, and a complexing agent; anda corrosion inhibition composition disposed on the chemical conversion coating, the corrosion inhibition composition comprising a zinc oxide, a zinc phosphate, a calcium silicate, an aluminum phosphate, a zinc calcium strontium aluminum orthophosphate silicate hydrate, a molybdate compound, and a silicate compound.2. The corrosion inhibition system of claim 1 , wherein:the corrosion inhibitive cation is provided by at least one of zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc nitrate, zinc molybdate, calcium molybdate, magnesium molybdate, zinc silicate, magnesium silicate, calcium silicate, zinc oxide, zinc phosphate, aluminum phosphate, magnesium phosphate, calcium phosphate, zinc calcium strontium aluminum orthophosphate silicate, calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, calcium nitrate, strontium chloride, strontium sulfate, strontium nitrate, aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate, or aluminum nitrate; andthe corrosion inhibitive anion is provided by at least one of sodium phosphate, sodium silicate, sodium vanadate, zinc molybdate, calcium molybdate, ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

HOMOGENEOUS SOLID METALLIC ANODE FOR THIN FILM MICROBATTERY

Номер: US20190019997A1
Принадлежит:

A battery, comprising a cathode comprising a cathode material in contact with a cathode current collector. The battery also comprises an electrolyte. The battery also comprises an anode comprising an electroplated homogeneous solid metallic alloy comprising 100 ppm to 1000 ppm Bi and 100 ppm to 1000 ppm In, and a remainder Zn. 1. A method for forming a battery , the method comprising:fabricating a cathode in a first cavity in a first dielectric element;fabricating an anode in a second cavity in a second dielectric element, wherein the anode comprises an electroplated homogeneous solid metallic alloy comprising 100 ppm to 1000 ppm Bi, 100 ppm to 1000 ppm In, and a remainder Zn; andjoining the cathode and the anode in a complanate manner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the cathode comprises the use of no more than two lithographic masks.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode comprises the use of no more than three lithographic masks.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode comprises the use of electroplating.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode comprises depositing an electrolyte separator material into the second cavity.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the anode in the second cavity in the second dielectric element comprises:electroplating the homogeneous solid metallic alloy on a seed metal that is present in the second cavity in the second dielectric element.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the electroplating comprises the use of a pulsed current.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of In is in a range of 100 ppm to 500 ppm and a concentration of Bi is in a range of 100 ppm to 500 ppm.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the homogeneous solid metallic alloy has a resistivity in a range of about 5×10to 6×10ohm-m.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anode has a thickness from 1 micron to 50 microns.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for Producing a Profile and a Manufacturing System for Producing a Profile

Номер: US20160024605A1
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A method for producing a profile includes method steps of: providing a workpiece; shaping the workpiece; joining the workpiece; coating the workpiece; heating the workpiece; and at least partially hardening the workpiece; wherein the coating method step is carried out temporally after the joining method step and temporally before the heating method step. 1. A method for producing a profile , comprising the following method steps:providing a workpiece,shaping the workpiece,joining the workpiece,coating the workpiece,heating the workpiece,at least partially hardening the workpiece,wherein the coating method step is carried out temporally after the joining method step and temporally before the heating method step.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the joining method step claim 1 , the shaped workpiece is welded.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the shaping method step claim 1 , a slit is formed in the shaped workpiece by deformation.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coated workpiece is hardened in a shaping manner in a hardening tool.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the coating method step claim 1 , the joined workpiece is coated with a hot-dip coating process.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the coating method step claim 1 , the joined workpiece is coated with an electrolytic coating process.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the coating method step claim 1 , the joined workpiece is coated with an anti-scale layer in a painting process.8. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising cleaning the workpiece before the coating method step.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the heating method step claim 1 , the coated workpiece is heated to a hardening temperature.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the hardening method step claim 1 , the coated workpiece is transferred into a hardening ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

COMPLEX PLATING FILM FORMED USING MULTI-LAYER GRAPHENE-COATED METAL PARTICLES THROUGH ELECTRIC EXPLOSION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE COMPLEX PLATING FILM

Номер: US20160024681A1

Provided is a method of forming a complex plating film using multi-layer graphene metal particles. The method of forming the plating film may include preparing a powder with a metal particle structure coated with multi-layer graphene, and forming a plating film by adding the powder to a plating solution through electric plating. 1. A method of forming a complex plating film , the method comprising the steps of:adding a multi-layer graphene-coated metal powder to a plating solution; andforming a plating film by performing electric plating in a plating solution to which the metal powder is added.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multi-layer graphene-coated metal powder is prepared through electric explosion.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the preparation of the multi-layer graphene-coated metal powder includes the steps of:coating a metal wire with a carbon-based material; andperforming electric explosion of the carbon-based-material-coated metal wire in a solution or in the air,wherein the carbon-based material includes graphene or graphite.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the metal wire consists of copper claim 3 , nickel claim 3 , aluminum claim 3 , iron claim 3 , gold claim 3 , silver or a mixture thereof.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the metal powder is prepared by coating multi-layer graphene including 1 to 20 carbon atom layers through the electric explosion.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the coating of the metal wire with the carbon-based material includes the steps of:synthesizing the graphene on a surface of the metal wire; andtransferring the synthesized graphene onto the surface of the metal wire.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the metal powder coated with the multi-layer graphene is prepared by performing electric explosion of the metal wire in a solution claim 3 , and the solution includes at least one selected from the group consisting of isopropyl alcohol claim 3 , acetone claim 3 , ethanol claim 3 , methanol claim 3 , carbon ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTROLYTIC DEPOSITION OF METAL LAYERS ON WORKPIECES

Номер: US20160024683A1
Принадлежит: ATOTECH DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

The present invention is related to an apparatus and a method for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy layer on a workpiece, the apparatus comprising a container to hold the metal plating bath divided into at least two compartments with an electrode assembly in the container, the assembly comprises in a first compartment a soluble anode to provide ions of the at least one metal to be deposited and a cathode corresponding to the workpiece to be metal plated and in an anolyte compartment separated from the first compartment by an ion exchange membrane comprises an insoluble anode and wherein the electrode assembly in the compartments are connected by an adjustable power supply. 1. Apparatus for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy layer on a workpiece , the apparatus comprising:a) a container to hold the zinc or zinc alloy plating bath which comprises zinc ions;b) an electrode assembly in the zinc or zinc alloy plating bath, the assembly comprises at least one soluble zinc anode to provide zinc ions to be deposited and a cathode corresponding to the workpiece to be zinc or zinc alloy plated and an enclosure defining an anolyte compartment and bearing on at least a portion thereof an ion exchange membrane in contact with the plating bath which comprises an acid and the electrode assembly further comprises an insoluble anode, andc) at least one power supply connecting the electrode assembly and to provide an electric current for zinc or zinc alloy deposition, wherein the zinc or zinc alloy plating bath and the anolyte compartment have about the same pH value of between 0.5-6.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising at least one means for adjusting the power supply that allows adjustment of the current distribution between the soluble zinc anode and the insoluble anode in order to determine the zinc ion dissolution rate of the soluble zinc anode.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the electrode assembly comprises a second ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Zinc alloy plating method

Номер: US20170022625A1
Принадлежит: Dipsol Chemicals Co Ltd

The present invention provides a zinc alloy electroplating method comprising applying a current through an alkaline zinc alloy electroplating bath comprising a cathode and an anode, wherein a cathode region including the cathode and an anode region including the anode are separated from each other by a separator comprising an electrically conductive electrolyte gel.

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COATED METAL SHEET, COMPRISING THE APPLICATION OF AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION CONTAINING AN AMINO ACID, AND ASSOCIATED USE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CORROSION RESISTANCE

Номер: US20180023177A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for preparing a metal sheet () comprising at least the steps of: 120-. (canceled)21. A method for preparing a metal sheet comprising at least the steps of:providing a steel substrate, at least one face of which is coated with a metal coating comprising at least 40% by weight of zinc,applying on the outer surface of the metal coating an aqueous solution comprising an amino acid selected from among alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, lysine, methionine, proline, serine, threonine, and a mixture thereof, each amino acid being in a neutral or salt form,the aqueous solution being free of any compound comprising a metal from the group IIIB or from the group IVB, andthe mass percentage as a dry extract of the amino acid in neutral or salt form or of the mixture of amino acids in the neutral or salt forms in the aqueous solution being greater than or equal to 75%.22. The method according to claim 21 , comprising a preliminary step for preparing the steel substrate claim 21 , at least one face of which is coated with a metal coating claim 21 , selected from among hot galvanization claim 21 , a sonic vapor jet deposition and an electro-zinc-plating of the steel substrate.23. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the metal coating is selected from among a zinc coating GI claim 21 , a zinc coating GA claim 21 , a zinc and aluminum alloy claim 21 , a zinc and magnesium alloy and a zinc claim 21 , magnesium and aluminum alloy.24. The method according to claim 23 , wherein the metal coating is a zinc and magnesium alloy comprising between 0.1 and 10% by weight of Mg and optionally between 0.1 and 20% by weight of Al claim 23 , the remainder of the metal coating being Zn claim 23 , inevitable impurities and optionally one or several added elements selected from among Si claim 23 , Sb claim 23 , Pb claim 23 , Ti claim 23 , Ca claim 23 , Mn claim 23 , Sn claim 23 , La claim 23 , Ce claim 23 , Cr claim 23 , Ni or Bi.25. The ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

POLLUTION-FREE ELECTROPLATING SOLUTION FOR ELECTROPLATING AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190024252A1
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This disclosure discloses a pollution-free electroplating solution for electroplating and its preparation method. The process of the preparation method includes: mixing choline chloride with nitrogenous compounds in molar ratio of 1:2, heating to 80° C. to form uniform ionic liquid, adding metal chloride into ionic liquid with molar concentration between 0.005M to 0.5 M, adding 7˜11 wt % of bio bacteria and 0.7M˜2M of inorganic acid agent into the mixed liquid. After been mixed thoroughly, this pollution-free electroplating solution is ready for the application in electroplating. 1. A pollution-free electroplating solution for an electroplating process , comprising:a choline chloride;a nitrogenous compound, mixed with the choline chloride and heated to 80° C. to form an ionic liquid, wherein the molar concentration ratio between the choline chloride and nitrogenous is 1:2;a metal chloride, which is added into the ionic liquid, wherein molar concentration of the metal chloride in the ionic liquid ranges between 0.005M to 0.5M;a bio bacteria, which is added into the ionic liquid, wherein the weight fraction of the bio bacteria in the ionic liquid between 7 wt % to 11 wt %; andan inorganic acid agent, which is added into the ionic liquid, wherein molar concentration of the inorganic acid agent in the ionic liquid ranges between 0.7M to 2M.2. The pollution-free electroplating solution of claim 1 , further comprising a saccharin added into the ionic liquid claim 1 , wherein the molar concentration of the saccharin in the ionic liquid is between 0.05M to 0.2M.3. The pollution-free electroplating solution of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogenous compound is selected from ammonia claim 1 , urea or uric acid.4. The pollution-free electroplating solution of claim 1 , wherein the metal chloride is selected from nickel chloride claim 1 , copper chloride claim 1 , cobalt chloride claim 1 , zinc chloride claim 1 , gold chloride or silver chloride.5. The pollution-free electroplating ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

HYPER-DENDRITIC NANOPOROUS ZINC FOAM ANODES, METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE

Номер: US20170025677A1
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Disclosed are hyper-dendritic nanoporous zinc foam electrodes, viz., anodes, methods of producing the same, and methods for their use in electrochemical cells, especially in rechargeable electrical batteries. 1. An electrode comprising hyper-dendritic nanoporous zinc foam.2. An electrode according to claim 1 , electrodeposited hyper-dendritic nanoporous zinc foam upon a substrate or structure.3. An electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the hyper-dendritic nanoporous zinc foam comprises nanoparticles formed on secondary dendrites in a three-dimensional network.4. An electrode according to claim 3 , wherein the nanoparticles formed on secondary dendrites in a three-dimensional network with a particle size distribution of 54.1-96.0 nm.5. A method of forming an electrode according to claim 1 , which method comprises the step of:depositing zinc from an aqueous composition which includes zinc via electrodeposition onto a substrate or structure using an electrical overpotential to thereby form hyper-dendritic nanoporous zinc foam having primary and secondary dendrites in a three-dimensional network.6. A method according to claim 5 , wherein the zinc foam provides an electrical current pathway therethrough and to the substrate or structure.7. A method according to claim 5 , wherein the substrate or structure contains nickel.8. A method according to claim 5 , wherein said zinc foam is formed in potentiostatic charging conditions at −2.0 volt versus mercury/mercury oxide and higher claim 5 , in a three-electrode setup consisting of a platinum or nickel working electrode claim 5 , a mercury/mercury oxide reference electrode and a platinum or nickel counter electrode.9. A primary or secondary battery which comprises an electrode according to . This invention(s) disclosed herein was/were made with government support under Grant No. DE-AR0000400 awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and Grant No. CMMI-1402872 awarded by the ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Method for activating metal surfaces to be phosphated

Номер: US20170029954A1

A method of activating a metal surface, such as a galvanized steel sheet, before a phosphating process, may involve bringing the metal surface into contact with an activating bath containing activating particles, which may be based on phosphate and/or titanium, dispersed in water. To alleviate or even eliminate the problems of poor adhesion of surface coatings to preferably electrolytically galvanized, phosphated metal strip, an additive that suppresses or at least slows agglomeration of the activating particles may be added to the activating bath. In some examples, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and/or sodium stearate may be added. Further, the particle size distribution of the activating particles present in the activating bath may be determined and the activating bath may be replaced or taken out of operation as a function of the particle size distribution of the activating particles.”

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

ZINC-BASED PLATED STEEL SHEET

Номер: US20180030582A1

[Object] To provide a zinc-based plated steel sheet excellent in coating adhesiveness after hot pressing more conveniently. 1. A zinc-based plated steel sheet comprising:a zinc-based plated steel sheet that is a base metal; anda surface treatment layer formed on at least one surface of the zinc-based plated steel sheet and containing one or more magnesium compounds,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the amount of the one or more magnesium compounds contained is not less than 0.2 g/mand not more than 5.0 g/mper one surface on a magnesium oxide basis.'}2. The zinc-based plated steel sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein the surface treatment layer further contains at least one of one or more phosphorus-containing compounds, one or more vanadium-containing compounds, one or more aluminum-containing compounds, one or more silicon-containing compounds, and one or more chromium-containing compounds in the following range as the contained amount per one surface,{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more phosphorus-containing compounds: not less than 0.0 g/mand not more than 0.01 g/mon a P basis,'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more vanadium-containing compounds: not less than 0.0 g/mand not more than 0.01 g/mon a V basis,'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more aluminum-containing compounds: not less than 0.0 g/mand not more than 0.005 g/mon an Al basis,'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more silicon-containing compounds: not less than 0.0 g/mand not more than 0.005 g/mon a Si basis, and'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more chromium-containing compounds: not less than 0.0 g/mand not more than 0.01 g/mon a Cr basis.'}3. The zinc-based plated steel sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein the one or more magnesium compounds are magnesium oxide.4. The zinc-based plated steel sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the amount of the magnesium oxide contained is not less than 0.4 g/mand not more than 2.5 g/mper one surface on a magnesium oxide basis.5. The zinc-based plated steel sheet according to claim 3 , wherein a ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

ORGANIC RESIN-COATED PLATED STEEL SHEET

Номер: US20200032399A1
Принадлежит: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

The present invention provides a noble and improved organic resin-coated plated steel sheet which is improved in degreasing properties while securing the characteristics required for the organic resin-coated plated steel sheet. In order to solve the problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an organic resin-coated plated steel sheet comprising: a metal coated steel sheet; an organic resin coating covering the metal coated steel sheet; and beads dispersed in the organic resin coating, in which the organic resin coating includes a polyester having a glass transition temperature of 0° C. to 20° C., and a melamine-formaldehyde, the beads are urethane beads having a glass transition temperature of −60° C. to 50° C., are contained in the organic resin coating at a ratio of 1 to 15 mass % to the total mass of the organic resin coating, and are dispersed in the organic resin coating at an area density of 5 to 1000 pieces/mm, and relationships of Formulas (1) to (3) are satisfied. 1. An organic resin-coated plated steel sheet comprising:a metal coated steel sheet;an organic resin coating covering the metal coated steel sheet; andbeads dispersed in the organic resin coating,wherein the organic resin coating includes a polyester having a glass transition temperature of 0° C. to 20° C., and a melamine-formaldehyde,{'sup': '2', 'the beads are urethane beads having a glass transition temperature of −60° C. to 50° C., are contained in the organic resin coating at a ratio of 1 to 15 mass % to the total mass of the organic resin coating, and are dispersed in the organic resin coating at an area density of 5 to 1000 pieces/mm, and'} [{'br': None, 'i': 'T≤', '5≤15 μm\u2003\u2003(1)'}, {'br': None, 'i': 'T≤', '1.1≤φ/10\u2003\u2003(2)'}, {'br': None, 'i': t', 'Tgb+', 'Tgp+, '13≤(φ/)×{(273)/(273)}≤140\u2003\u2003(3).'}], 'assuming that an average film thickness of a part where the beads are not present in the organic resin coating is T (μm), an average ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

CATHODE FOR THIN FILM MICROBATTERY

Номер: US20180040859A1
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A battery comprising an anode comprising anode material in contact with a metal anode current collector. The battery further comprises a cathode comprising cathode material in contact with a cathode current collector comprising a transparent conducting oxide (TCO). The battery further comprises an electrolyte with a pH in a range of 3 to 7. 1. A method for forming a battery , the method comprising:fabricating a cathode side including a cathode material located in a cathode cavity formed in a first dielectric element;fabricating an anode side including an anode material located in an anode cavity formed in a second dielectric element; andjoining the cathode side and the anode side in a complanate manner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating the cathode side comprises using no more than two lithographic masks.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating the anode side comprises using no more than three lithographic masks.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fabricating the cathode side comprises:forming an adhesion metal layer in the cathode cavity and on a topmost surface of the first dielectric element;forming a transparent conductive oxide layer on the adhesion metal layer; andremoving end portions of the transparent conductive oxide and the adhesion metal layer that are present on the topmost surface of the first dielectric element.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the removing the end portions of the transparent conductive oxide and the adhesion metal layer comprises a subtractive photolithographic technique.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:forming polymer bondable seal material portions on portions of the transparent conductive oxide layer, while maintaining a surface of the transparent conductive oxide layer that is located within the cathode cavity physically exposed.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:forming the cathode material in the cathode cavity and directly contacting the physically exposed surface of the ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

High strength annealed steel products and annealing processes for making the same

Номер: US20200040422A1
Принадлежит: United States Steel Corp

The present invention provides steel sheet products having controlled compositions that are subjected to two-step annealing processes to produce sheet products having desirable microstructures and favorable mechanical properties such as high strength and ultra-high formability. The steel sheet products may be cold rolled or hot rolled. Steels processed in accordance with the present invention exhibit favorable combined ultimate tensile strength and total elongation (UTS•TE) properties, and may fall into the category of Generation 3 advanced high strength steels, desirable in various industries including automobile manufacturers.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Coated Metal Sheet Having an Amino Acid to Improve Corrosion Resistance

Номер: US20200040438A1
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A coated metal sheet is provided. The coated metal sheet includes a steel substrate, a metal coating on at least one face of the steel substrate, the metal coating comprising at least 40% by weight of zinc; and a layer coating an outer surface of the metal coating, the layer including an amino acid in a neutral or salt form, the amino acid being selected from among alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, lysine, methionine, proline, serine, threonine, or of a mixture thereof, the amount of said amino acid or of said mixture being from 0.1 to 200 mg/m, and optionally a base or a mixture of bases, or an acid or a mixture of acids. 1. A coated metal sheet comprising:a steel substrate;a metal coating on at least one face of the steel substrate, the metal coating comprising at least 40% by weight of zinc; and [{'sup': '2', 'an amino acid in a neutral or salt form, the amino acid being selected from among alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, lysine, methionine, proline, serine, threonine, or of a mixture thereof, the amount of said amino acid or of said mixture being from 0.1 to 200 mg/m, and'}, 'optionally a base or a mixture of bases, or an acid or a mixture of acids., 'a layer coating an outer surface of the metal coating, the layer consisting of2. The coated metal sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acid is proline in the neutral or salt form claim 1 , threonine in the neutral or salt form claim 1 , or a mixture of proline and of threonine claim 1 , the proline and the threonine being in the neutral or salt form.3. The coated metal sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of said amino acid or of said mixture is from 25 to 1500 mg/m.4. The coated metal sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the amount of said amino acid or of said mixture being from 50 to 100 mg/m.5. The coated metal sheet according to claim 1 , wherein a mass percentage of dry extract of the amino acid in a neutral or salt form or of the mixture of ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for continuous electrochemical production of three-dimensional structures

Номер: US20210047744A1
Автор: Moshiel BITON
Принадлежит: Addionics Il Ltd

The invention provides a device and a method for manufacturing 3D metal structures by a sequence of electroplating steps, each step adding a cross-section layer of the 3D structure via anodes, selected from a planar 2D anode grid array and forming a pattern template, creating a deposition image on a cathode plate.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

COPPER ALLOY SHEET STRIP WITH SURFACE COATING LAYER EXCELLENT IN HEAT RESISTANCE

Номер: US20170044651A1

Disclosed is a copper alloy sheet strip with a surface coating layer, including a copper alloy sheet strip, as a base material, consisting of Ni: 0.4 to 2.5% by mass, Sn: 0.4 to 2.5% by mass, and P: 0.027 to 0.15% by mass, a mass ratio Ni/P between the Ni content to the P content being less than 25, as well as any one of Fe: 0.0005 to 0.15% by mass, Zn: 1% by mass or less, Mn: 0.1% by mass or less, Si: 0.1% by mass or less, and Mg: 0.3% by mass or less, with the balance being Cu and inevitable impurities, and having a structure in which precipitates are dispersed in a copper alloy matrix, each precipitate having a diameter of 60 nm or less, 20 or more precipitates each having a diameter of 5 nm or more and 60 nm or less being observed in the visual field of 500 nm×500 nm; and the surface coating layer composed of a Ni layer, a Cu—Sn alloy layer, and a Sn layer formed on a surface of the copper alloy sheet strip in this order; wherein the Ni layer has an average thickness of 0.1 to 3.0 μm, the Cu—Sn alloy layer has an average thickness of 0.1 to 3.0 μm, and the Sn layer has an average thickness of 0.05 to 5.0 μm; wherein the Cu—Sn alloy layer is partially exposed on the outermost surface of the surface coating layer and a surface exposed area ratio thereof is in a range of 3 to 75%; and wherein the Cu—Sn alloy layer is composed of: 1) a η layer, or 2) a ε phase and a η phase, the ε phase existing between the Ni layer and the η phase, a ratio of the average thickness of the ε phase to the average thickness of the Cu—Sn alloy layer being 30% or less, and a ratio of the length of the ε phase to the length of the Ni layer being 50% or less. 118-. (canceled)19. A copper alloy sheet strip with a surface coating layer , comprising:a copper alloy sheet strip, as a base material, comprising Ni: 0.4 to 2.5% by mass, Sn: 0.4 to 2.5% by mass, and P: 0.027 to 0.15% by mass, a mass ratio Ni/P between the Ni content to the P content being less than 25, as well as one or more of Fe: ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

HIGH-STRENGTH COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET HAVING EXCELLENT FORMABILITY AND COLLISION CHARACTERISTICS AND HAVING TENSILE STRENGTH OF 980 MPa OR MORE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20180044752A1

Disclosed herein is a high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet, in which the metal structure at a position of ¼ of the sheet thickness satisfies (1) to (4): (1) an area ratio of ferrite is more than 10% to 65% or less, with a balance being a hard phase including quenched martensite and retained austenite and including at least one selected from the group consisting of bainitic ferrite, bainite, and tempered martensite; (2) a volume ratio V of retained austenite is 5% to 30%; (3) an area ratio Vof an MA structure in which quenched martensite and retained austenite are combined is 3% to 25%, and an average circle-equivalent diameter of the MA structure is 2.0 μm or less; and (4) a ratio V/V of the area ratio Vof the MA structure to the volume ratio V of the retained austenite is 0.50 to 1.50. 1: A high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet having a tensile strength of 980 MPa or more and being excellent in formability and crashworthiness , the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet comprising , in mass %:C: 0.10% or more to 0.5% or less,Si: 1.0% or more to 3% or less,Mn: 1.5% or more to 7% or less,P: more than 0% to 0.1% or less,S: more than 0% to 0.05% o or less,Al: 0.005% or more to 1% or less,N: more than 0% to 0.01% or less, andO: more than 0% to 0.01% or less,wherein (1) when the metal structure is observed with a scanning electron microscope, an area ratio of ferrite relative to a whole of the metal structure is more than 10% to 65% or less, with a balance being a hard phase including quenched martensite and retained austenite and including at least one selected from the group consisting of bainitic ferrite, bainite, and tempered martensite,', {'sub': 'γ', '(2) when the metal structure is measured by X-ray diffractometry, a volume ratio V of retained austenite relative to the whole of the metal structure is 5% or more to 30% or less,'}, {'sub': 'MA', '(3) when the metal structure is observed with an optical microscope, an area ratio Vof an MA structure, in which quenched ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCING A PHOSPHATABLE PART FROM A SHEET COATED WITH AN ALUMINUM-BASED COATING AND A ZINC COATING

Номер: US20180044774A1
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A steel sheet coated with an aluminum-based coating and a second zinc coating having a thickness less than or equal to 1.1 μm is provided. A method for preparing the coated steel sheet, a method for preparing a press-hardened part from the steel sheet, a press-hardened part, and the use of the press-hardened part are also provided. 121-. (canceled)22. A steel sheet for press hardening comprising:an aluminum-based coating; anda zinc coating having a thickness less than or equal to 1.1 μm.23. The steel sheet according to claim 22 , wherein the thickness of the zinc coating is less than or equal to 1.0 μm.24. The steel sheet according to claim 23 , wherein the thickness of the zinc coating is less than or equal to 0.7 μm.25. The steel sheet according to claim 22 , wherein the aluminum-based coating comprises up to 3% iron and from 9% to 12% silicon claim 22 , a balance being aluminum.26. The steel sheet according to claim 22 , wherein the steel sheet is coated on at least one side with the aluminum-based coating having a thickness between 5 μm and 50 μm.27. The steel sheet according to claim 22 , wherein the aluminum-based coating is directly in contact with the zinc coating.28. The steel sheet according to claim 22 , wherein the product of a thickness of the aluminum-based coating and the thickness of the zinc coating is between 2 and 25.29. The steel sheet according to claim 22 , having a weight composition as follows:0.20%≦C≦0.25%,0.15%≦Si≦0.35%,1.10%≦Mn≦1.40%,0%≦Cr≦0.30%,0%≦Mo≦0.35%,0%≦P≦0.025%,0%≦S≦0.005%,0.020%≦Ti≦0.060%,0.020%≦Al≦0.060%, and0.002%≦B≦0.004%,a balance of the composition being iron and unavoidable impurities resulting from the process.31. The steel sheet according to claim 30 , further comprising one or more of the following elements by weight:0.05%≦Mo≦0.65%,0.001%≦W≦0.30%, and0.0005%≦Ca≦0.005%.32. A method for preparing a steel sheet according to any of claim 22 , wherein the zinc coating is performed by cementation claim 22 , by electroplating ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

ZINC-BASED PLATED STEEL SHEET

Номер: US20180044809A1

[Object] To provide a zinc-based plated steel sheet excellent in coating film adhesiveness after hot pressing more conveniently. 1. A zinc-based plated steel sheet comprising:a zinc-based plated steel sheet that is a base metal; anda surface treatment layer formed on at least one surface of the zinc-based plated steel sheet, wherein{'sup': 2', '2, 'the surface treatment layer contains one or more oxides selected from titanium oxide, nickel oxide, and tin(IV) oxide each having a particle size of more than or equal to 2 nm and less than or equal to 100 nm, in a range of more than or equal to 0.2 g/mand less than or equal to 2 g/mper one surface.'}2. The zinc-based plated steel sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe surface treatment layer further contains one or more phosphorus-containing compounds, one or more vanadium-containing compounds, one or more copper-containing compounds, one or more aluminum-containing compounds, one or more silicon-containing compounds, and/or one or more chromium-containing compounds in the following range as a content per one surface,{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more phosphorus-containing compounds: more than or equal to 0.0 g/mand less than or equal to 0.01 g/mon a P basis,'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more vanadium-containing compounds: more than or equal to 0.0 g/mand less than or equal to 0.01 g/mon a V basis,'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more copper-containing compounds: more than or equal to 0.0 g/mand less than or equal to 0.02 g/mon a Cu basis,'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more aluminum-containing compounds: more than or equal to 0.0 g/mand less than or equal to 0.005 g/mon an Al basis,'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more silicon-containing compounds: more than or equal to 0.0 g/mand less than or equal to 0.005 g/mon a Si basis, and'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'the one or more chromium-containing compounds: more than or equal to 0.0 g/mand less than or equal to 0.01 g/mon a Cr basis.'}3. The zinc-based plated steel sheet according to claim 1 ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

ZINC ELECTROLYTE DEVOID OF BORIC ACID AND AMMONIUM FOR THE ELECTRODEPOSITION OF ZINC COATINGS

Номер: US20220064814A1
Принадлежит: Dr.-lng. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. KG

The invention relates to an aqueous electrolyte devoid of boric acid and ammonium for the electrodeposition of zinc coatings and to a method for producing such an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises (a) Zn in a concentration of 15 to 70 g/L; (b) Cl in a concentration of 100 to 200 g/L; (c) K and/or Na in a total concentration of 0.75 to 6.0 mol/L; (d) acetate in a concentration of 5.0 to 45 g/L; (e) glycine and/or alanine in a total concentration of 0.5 to 30 g/L; and (f) water. The electrolyte has a pH of 4.5 to 6.5. In a preferred variant, the electrolyte contains (g) nicotinic acid and/or (h) ethoxylated thiodiglycol. The invention also relates to a method for producing a component having a zinc coating, which uses the electrolyte. 1. An aqueous electrolyte devoid of boric acid and ammonium for the electrodeposition of zinc coatings , comprising:{'sup': '2+', '(a) Zn in a concentration of 15 to 70 g/L;'}{'sup': '−', '(b) Cl in a concentration of 100 to 200 g/L;'}{'sup': +', '+, '(c) K and/or Na in a total concentration of 0.75 to 6.0 mol/L;'}(d) acetate in a concentration of 5.0 to 45 g/L;(e) glycine and/or alanine in a total concentration of 0.5 to 30 g/L; and(f) water;wherein the electrolyte has a pH of 4.5 to 6.5.2. The electrolyte according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of Zn in the electrolyte is 20 to 60 g/L claim 1 , preferably 25 to 50 g/L claim 1 , more preferably 30 to 40 g/L and most preferably 35 g/L.3. The electrolyte according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of Cl in the electrolyte is 120 to 190 g/L claim 1 , preferably 130 to 180 g/L and more preferably 160 g/L.4. The electrolyte according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte contains K and the concentration of K is 0.75 to 6.0 mol/L claim 1 , preferably 2.7 to 4.8 mol/L and more preferably 3.3 to 4.1 mol/L.5. The electrolyte according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of acetate in the electrolyte is 7.5 to 30 g/L claim 1 , preferably 10 to 20 g/L claim 1 , most preferably ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

COMPOSITE CERAMIC COATINGS FOR ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION

Номер: US20180051386A1

In some embodiments, an anti-corrosive composite ceramic coating includes an inner metal layer formed on the surface of a metal object to be protected and an outer composite ceramic layer formed on the inner metal layer. 1. An anti-corrosive composite ceramic coating comprising:an inner metal layer formed on the surface of a metal object to be protected; andan outer composite ceramic layer formed on the inner metal layer.2. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the inner metal layer is a zinc or zinc alloy layer.3. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the inner metal layer is approximately 4 to 300 μm thick.4. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the composite ceramic layer contains zinc and silicon.5. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the composite ceramic layer is a hydrous zinc silicate layer.6. The coating of claim 5 , wherein the hydrous zinc silicate layer is made of ZnSiO(OH).7. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the composite ceramic layer is approximately 40 to 300 μm thick.8. A coated metal object protected by an anti-corrosive composite ceramic coating claim 1 , the coated metal object comprising:a steel body having a surface; andan anti-corrosive composite ceramic coating formed on body, the coating including an inner metal layer formed on the surface and an outer composite ceramic layer formed on the inner metal layer.9. The object of claim 8 , wherein the inner metal layer is a zinc or zinc alloy layer.10. The object of claim 8 , wherein the composite ceramic layer is a hydrous zinc silicate layer.11. A method for forming an anti-corrosive coating on a metal object claim 8 , the method comprising:electrolytically plating the surface of the object with a metal to form an inner layer; andelectrolytically depositing a composite ceramic layer on top of the inner layer.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein electrolytically plating the surface of the object comprises electrolytically plating the surface with zinc or a zinc alloy.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

NANOMOTORS FOR REDUCTION OF NITROARENES

Номер: US20190062185A1
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A method for decontamination of nitroarenes including fabricating an exemplary nanomotor and chemically reducing nitroarenes of an acidic solution using the exemplary nanomotor. Fabricating the exemplary nanomotor may include depositing a plurality of magnetic nanoparticles on an Au nanosheet and depositing a plurality of zinc (Zn) nanoparticles on the plurality of magnetic nanoparticles. Chemically reducing the nitroarenes of the acidic solution may include generating hydrogen bubbles in the acidic solution by adding the exemplary nanomotor to the acidic solution and guiding the exemplary nanomotor in the acidic solution by applying a magnetic force to the exemplary nanomotor. Generating the hydrogen bubbles in the acidic solution may include reducing hydrogen ions in the acidic solution through a chemical reaction between the hydrogen ions and the plurality of Zn nanoparticles. 1. A method for decontamination of nitroarenes , the method comprising: depositing a plurality of magnetic nanoparticles on an Au nanosheet; and', 'depositing a plurality of zinc (Zn) nanoparticles on the plurality of magnetic nanoparticles; and, 'fabricating a nanomotor, comprising generating hydrogen bubbles in the acidic solution by adding the nanomotor to the acidic solution comprising reducing hydrogen ions of the acidic solution by causing a chemical reaction between the hydrogen ions and the plurality of Zn nanoparticles of the added nanometer; and', 'guiding the nanomotor in the acidic solution comprising guiding the plurality of magnetic nanoparticles by applying a magnetic force to the nanomotor., 'chemically reducing nitroarenes of an acidic solution, comprising2. The method of claim 1 , wherein guiding the nanomotor in the acidic solution comprises:detecting a polluted area in the acidic solution, the polluted area comprising an area of the acidic solution with a nitroarene concentration of at least 1 mM;moving the nanomotor toward the polluted area by applying the magnetic ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

REACTOR FOR LAYER DEPOSITION BY CONTROLLABLE ANODE ARRAY

Номер: US20220081792A1
Принадлежит: FABRIC8LABS, INC.

An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a layer using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data, and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern; in communication with the addressing circuit, the current controller and the anode array, the second controller operable to communicate with the current controller to command the flow of current to each anode in the anode array thereby causing an electrochemical reaction at the cathode to deposit a layer corresponding to the anode array pattern signal received from the addressing circuit. 1. An apparatus comprising:(a) a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution;(b) an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes stationary with respect to one another and the plurality of anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, the anode array configured to be immersed in the electrolyte solution such that each of the plurality of anodes is in fluid contact with the other anodes in the plurality through the electrolyte solution;(c) a cathode disposed in the reactor such that the cathode is configured to be in fluid contact with the plurality of anodes through the electrolyte solution;(d) an anode addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern;(e) a current controller to control a flow of current to the anode array; and,(e) a second controller in communication with the addressing circuit, the current controller and the anode array, the second controller operable to communicate with the current controller to command the flow of current to each anode in the anode array thereby causing an electrochemical reaction at the cathode to deposit a layer ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

HIGH STRENGTH ANNEALED STEEL PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190062864A1
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The present invention provides steel sheet products having controlled compositions that are subjected to two-step annealing processes to produce sheet products having desirable microstructures and favorable mechanical properties such as high strength and ultra-high formability. Steels processed in accordance with the present invention exhibit combined ultimate tensile strength and total elongation (UTS·TE) properties of greater than 25,000 MPa-%. Steels with these properties fall into the category of Generation 3 advanced high strength steels, and are highly desired by various industries including automobile manufacturers. 1. A high strength cold rolled steel sheet product comprising from 0.12 to 0.5 weight percent C , from 1 to 3 weight percent Mn , and from 0.8 to 3 weight percent of a combination of Si and Al , wherein the steel sheet product has been subjected to a two-step annealing process , comprises ferrite and substantially equiaxed retained austenite grains having an average aspect ratio of less than 3:1 , and has a combination of ultimate tensile strength and total elongation UTS·TE of greater than 25 ,000 MPa %.2. The high strength cold rolled steel sheet product of claim 1 , wherein the Si comprises up to 2 weight percent claim 1 , the Al comprises up to 2 weight percent claim 1 , and the further steel sheet product further comprises up to 0.05 weight percent Ti claim 1 , and up to 0.05 weight percent Nb.3. The high strength cold rolled steel sheet product of claim 2 , wherein the C comprises from 0.15 to 0.4 weight percent claim 2 , the Mn comprises from 1.3 to 2.5 weight percent claim 2 , the Si comprises from 0.2 to 1.8 weight percent claim 2 , the Al comprises up to 1.5 weight percent claim 2 , the Ti comprises up to 0.03 weight percent claim 2 , and the Nb comprises up to 0.03 weight percent.4. The high strength cold rolled steel sheet product of claim 2 , wherein the C comprises from 0.17 to 0.35 weight percent claim 2 , the Mn comprises from 1.5 ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STEEL COMPONENT WHICH IS SHAPED BY HOT-FORMING A STEEL SHEET WHICH HAS A METAL COATING, SUCH A STEEL SHEET, AND A STEEL COMPONENT PRODUCED FROM SAID STEEL SHEET BY MEANS OF A HOT-FORMING PROCESS

Номер: US20170073789A1
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A process for producing a three-dimensionally shaped steel component from a steel sheet with a metallic coating may involve hot forming the steel sheet into the steel component. The metallic coating may involve an Fe—Al-based alloy. To protect the steel sheet or the steel component against scale formation, the Fe—Al-based alloy may be applied directly to the steel sheet by galvanic coating and/or physical vapor deposition. The coating produced in this way may contain 30-60% by weight Fe, a balance of Al, and, in some cases, 0.1-10% by weight Mg, 0.1-5% by weight Ti, 0.1-10% by weight Si, 0.1-10% by weight Li, and/or 0.1-10% by weight Ca. Before heating the coated steel sheet as part of the hot forming process, the coated steel sheet may have an Fe—Al phase is stable to above 900° C.” 112.-. (canceled)13. A process for producing a three-dimensionally shaped steel component from a steel sheet , the process comprising: 30-60% by weight Fe, and', 'a balance of Al; and, 'applying a metallic coating comprising an Fe—Al based alloy directly to a steel sheet by at least one of galvanic coating or physical vapor deposition, wherein the metallic coating applied in this way includes'}hot forming the steel sheet into a steel component,wherein prior to heating the steel sheet as part of the hot forming, the steel sheet has an Fe—Al phase that is stable to above 900° C.14. The process of wherein the metallic coating further includes0.1-10% by weight Mg;0.1-5% by weight Ti;0.1-10% by weight Si;0.1-10% by weight Li; and0.1-10% by weight Ca.15. The process of wherein the metallic coating further includes at least one of0.1-10% by weight Mg;0.1-5% by weight Ti;0.1-10% by weight Si;0.1-10% by weight Li; or0.1-10% by weight Ca.16. The process of wherein the Fe—Al based alloy includes at least 28% by weight Al.17. The process of wherein the Fe—Al based alloy includes at least 38% by weight Al.18. The process of wherein the Fe—Al based alloy includes at least one of 0.1-10% by weight Mg ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

HOT-FORMED STEEL SHEET MEMBER

Номер: US20170073792A1

A hot-formed steel sheet member having a chemical composition includes, in terms of mass %, from 0.08 to 0.16% of C, 0.19% or less of Si, from 0.40 to 1.50% of Mn, 0.02% or less of P, 0.01% or less of S, from 0.01 to 1.0% of sol. Al, 0.01% or less of N, from 0.25 to 3.00% of Cr, from 0.01 to 0.05% of Ti, from 0.001 to 0.01% of B, and a reminder consisting of Fe and impurities, wherein a total volume fraction of martensite, tempered martensite, and bainite is 50% or more, and a volume fraction of ferrite is 3% or less, an average grain size of prior γ grains is 10 μm or less, and a number density of residual carbides which are present is 4×10per mmor less. 1. A hot-formed steel sheet member having a chemical composition consisting of , in terms of mass % , from 0.08 to 0.16% of C , 0.19% or less of Si , from 0.40 to 1.50% of Mn , 0.02% or less of P , 0.01% or less of S , from 0.01 to 1.0% of sol. Al , 0.01% or less of N , from 0.25 to 3.00% of Cr , from 0.01 to 0.05% of Ti , from 0.001 to 0.01% of B , from 0 to 0.50% of Nb , from 0 to 2.0% of Ni , from 0 to 1.0% of Cu , from 0 to 1.0% of Mo , from 0 to 1.0% of V , from 0 to 0.005% of Ca , and a remainder consisting of Fe and impurities ,wherein a total volume fraction of martensite, tempered martensite, and bainite is 50% or more, and a volume fraction of ferrite is 3% or less,an average grain size of prior γ grains is 10 μm or less, and{'sup': 3', '2, 'a number density of residual carbides which are present is 4×10per mmor less.'}2. The hot-formed steel sheet member according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical composition comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of claim 1 , in terms of mass % claim 1 , from 0.003 to 0.50% of Nb claim 1 , from 0.01 to 2.0% of Ni claim 1 , from 0.01 to 1.0% of Cu claim 1 , from 0.01 to 1.0% of Mo claim 1 , from 0.01 to 1.0% of V claim 1 , and from 0.001 to 0.005% of Ca.3. The hot-formed steel sheet member according to claim 1 , wherein a value of a cleanliness level of ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Method for coating a cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element

Номер: US20200071837A1
Принадлежит: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft

A cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element for chemical fastening technology is coated. The anchoring element detaches better from an injection mortar and exhibits both improved sliding properties and increased corrosion protection. 1: A method for coating a cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element for chemical fastening technology , comprising:i) electrogalvanizing a cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element,ii) applying a protective coating,iii) applying a primer, andiv) applying a final coating.2: The method according to claim 1 , in which i) comprises dipping of the cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element at a current density in the range of 0.5 to 1.0 A/dm.3: The method according to claim 1 , in which ii) further comprises baking of the protective coating.4: The method according to claim 3 , in which the protective coating is baked for 30 minutes at a minimum of 170° C.5: The method according to claim 1 , in which iii) further comprises baking of the primer.6: The method according to claim 5 , in which the primer is baked for 30 minutes at a maximum of 180° C.7: The method according to claim 1 , in which the protective coating is an organic protective layer having a minimum baking temperature of 170° C. and a baking time of approximately 30 minutes.8: The method according to claim 1 , in which the primer is an organic binder system on an acrylate basis claim 1 , having a maximum baking temperature of 180° C. and a baking time of approximately 30 minutes.9: The method according to claim 1 , in which the final coating is a wax coating.10. (canceled)11: The method according to claim 1 , in which the cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element consists of carbon-containing steel with increased corrosion resistance.12: A cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element for chemical fastening technology claim 1 , coated with the method according to . The invention relates to a method for coating a cold-worked multi-cone anchoring element for chemical fastening technology. In ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Threaded Connection for Oil Country Tubular Goods and Method for Producing Threaded Connection for Oil Country Tubular Goods

Номер: US20200072405A1
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This invention provides a threaded connection for oil country tubular goods that exhibits excellent corrosion resistance and galling resistance, and a method for producing the threaded connection for oil country tubular goods. The method includes a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer formation step of forming a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer, and a chromate coating formation step of forming a chromate coating after the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer formation step. The chromate coating formation step includes a chromate treatment step and a drying step. The chromate coating formation step satisfy one or more conditions selected from the following conditions 1 to 3. 16-. (canceled)7. A method for producing a threaded connection for oil country tubular goods ,the threaded connection for oil country tubular goods comprising a pin having a pin-side contact surface including a pin-side threaded portion, and a box having a box-side contact surface including a box-side threaded portion,the method comprising:a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer formation step of immersing at least one of the pin-side contact surface and the box-side contact surface in a plating solution containing zinc ions and nickel ions, and forming a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer consisting of a Zn—Ni alloy and impurities on at least one of the pin-side contact surface and the box-side contact surface by electroplating; anda chromate coating formation step of forming a chromate coating on the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer after the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer formation step,wherein the chromate coating formation step includes:a chromate treatment step of immersing the pin-side contact surface and/or the box-side contact surface having the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer formed thereon in a chromating solution containing chromium ions to perform a chromate treatment; anda drying step of performing a drying treatment on the pin-side contact surface and/or the box-side contact surface after the chromate treatment step,wherein the chromate coating ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

ELECTROLYTIC COPPER PROCESS USING ANION PERMEABLE BARRIER

Номер: US20150083600A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials, Inc.

Processes and systems for electrolytically processing a microfeature workpiece with a first processing fluid and a counter electrode are described. Microfeature workpieces are electrolytically processed using a first processing fluid, a counter electrode, a second processing fluid, and an anion permeable barrier layer. The anion permeable barrier layer separates the first processing fluid from the second processing fluid while allowing certain anionic species to transfer between the two fluids. 1. A process for electrolytically processing a microfeature workpiece as the working electrode in a first processing fluid and a counter electrode in a second processing fluid , the method comprising:(a) contacting a surface of the microfeature workpiece with the first processing fluid, the first processing fluid including at least a first metal cation and a second metal cation, the microfeature workpiece having a nonmetallic substrate having a dielectric layer disposed over the substrate and a continuous metal feature disposed on the dielectric layer and having microfeatures comprising recessed structure;(b) contacting the counter electrode with the second processing fluid;(c) providing an anion permeable barrier between the first processing fluid and the second processing fluid to substantially prevent movement of cationic species between the first processing fluid and the second processing fluid; and(d) electrolytically depositing the first and second metal cations onto the surface of the microfeature workpiece.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first processing fluid is a catholyte.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second processing fluid is an anolyte.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the anion permeable barrier is an anion exchange membrane.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the working electrode is a cathode and the counter electrode is an anode.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first processing fluid is dosed with the first metal cation.7. The ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

Abrasive Sawing Wire, Production Method Thereof And Use Of Same

Номер: US20160082533A1

An abrasive wire including a steel core and a coating including a binder and abrasive particles, the binder being formed by at least one iron alloy layer containing, by weight percent in relation to the weight of the binder: between 0 and 3% oxygen, advantageously between 0 and 2%; and between 0.3% and 9% of at least one element selected from the group including carbon, boron an phosphorous.

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

TIN-PLATED PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20200076103A1
Принадлежит: DOWA METALTECH CO., LTD.

There are provided a tin-plated product which has a zinc plating layer on the surface thereof and which has good corrosion resistance and good adhesion of the zinc plating even if the connecting portion of a terminal of the tin-plated product to an electric wire of aluminum or an aluminum alloy is not processed during press fitting such as swaging (or caulking) when the tin-plated product is used as the material of the terminal which is to be connected to the electric wire by press fitting, and a method for producing the same. The tin-plated product has: a base material of copper or a copper alloy; a tin containing layer formed on the surface of the base material , the tin containing layer having a copper-tin alloy layer and a tin layer of tin which is formed on the surface of the copper-tin alloy layer and which has a thickness of not larger than 5 μm; a nickel plating layer formed on the surface of the tin containing layer ; and a zinc plating layer serving as the outermost layer formed on the surface of the nickel plating layer 1. A tin-plated product comprising:a base material of copper or a copper alloy;a tin containing layer formed on a surface of the base material, the tin containing layer comprising a copper-tin alloy layer and a tin layer of tin which is formed on a surface of the copper-tin alloy layer and which has a thickness of not larger than 5 μm;a nickel plating layer formed on a surface of the tin containing layer; anda zinc plating layer serving as the outermost layer formed on a surface of the nickel plating layer.2. A tin-plated product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said copper-tin alloy layer has a thickness of 0.2 to 2 μm.3. A tin-plated product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said nickel plating layer has a thickness of 0.01 to 5 μm.4. A tin-plated product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said zinc plating layer has a thickness of 0.5 to 40 μm.5. A tin-plated product as set forth in claim 1 , which further comprises an underlying layer ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

METHODS OF PHOSPHIDATION AND STRUCTURES MADE THEREFROM

Номер: US20180080136A1
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The present disclosure provides for methods of phosphidation, catalysts formed from phosphidation, and methods of producing Hz. 1. A method of phosphidation , comprising:electroplating of a metal (M) on a substrate,converting the M to MOOH, M oxide, or a combination thereof, andconverting the MOOH, M oxide, or both to nanocrystalline metal phosphide (MP).2. The method of claim 1 , wherein M is selected from the group consisting of: Fe claim 1 , Co claim 1 , and Ni.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein MP is selected from the group consisting of: FeP claim 1 , CoP claim 1 , and NiP.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the MP has a rugae-like morphology.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a carbon-based substrate.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a carbon cloth.7. A method of phosphidation claim 1 , comprising:electroplating of Fe on a substrate,{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'converting the Fe to FeOOH, FeO, or a combination thereof, and converting the FeOOH, FeO, or both to nanocrystalline FeP.'}8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the FeP has a rugae-like morphology.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein converting includes converting Fe to FeOOH.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein converting includes a vapor phase phosphidation carried out in a two-zone chemical vapor deposition (CVD) furnace claim 7 , where NaHPOis evaporated at about 300° C. and brought to the FeOOH at the downstream site.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the reaction temperature is about 250 to 300° C.12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the substrate is a carbon cloth.13. A catalyst claim 7 , comprising: a nanocrystalline metal phosphide (MP) having a rugae-like morphology.14. The catalyst of claim 13 , wherein MP is selected from the group consisting of: FeP claim 13 , CoP claim 13 , and NiP.15. The catalyst of claim 14 , wherein the MP is FeP claim 14 , wherein FeP has a HER performance having a Tafel slope of about 29 mV/dec.16. The catalyst of claim 14 , wherein an ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Номер: US20160083819A1
Принадлежит: JFE STEEL CORPORATION

There is provided a high-strength steel sheet having a tensile strength (TS) of 900 MPa or more and excellent elongation, stretch flangeability, and bendability in a component system in which an expensive alloy element is not intentionally added. A high-strength steel sheet includes a composition including, on a mass % basis, C: 0.15 to 0.40%, Si: 1.0 to 2.0%, Mn: 1.5 to 2.5%, P: 0.020% or less, S: 0.0040% or less, Al: 0.01 to 0.1%, N: 0.01% or less, and Ca: 0.0020% or less, with the balance including Fe and incidental impurities. The high-strength steel sheet has a microstructure including 40% to 70% of a ferrite phase and a bainite phase in total, 20% to 50% of a martensite phase, and 10% to 30% of a retained austenite phase in terms of an area fraction relative to the entire microstructure. 1. A high-strength steel sheet comprising a composition including , on a mass % basis:C: 0.15 to 0.40%,Si: 1.0 to 2.0%,Mn: 1.5 to 2.5%,P: 0.020% or less,S: 0.0040% or less,Al: 0.01 to 0.1%,N: 0.01% or less, andCa: 0.0020% or less, with the balance comprising Fe and incidental impurities, wherein the high-strength steel sheet has a microstructure including 40% to 70% of a ferrite phase and a bainite phase in total, 20% to 50% of a martensite phase, and 10% to 30% of a retained austenite phase in terms of an area fraction relative to the entire microstructure.2. The high-strength steel sheet according to claim 1 , wherein a surface of the high-strength steel sheet is coated with a zinc-based coating layer.3. A method for producing a high-strength steel sheet claim 1 , comprising hot-rolling and pickling a steel slab having the composition in ; then performing a first heat treatment in which the resulting sheet is heated to a temperature range of 400° C. to 750° C.; then cold-rolling the resulting sheet; then performing a second heat treatment in which the resulting sheet is heated to a temperature range of 800° C. to 950° C.; and then performing a third heat treatment in which ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

METHODS OF COATING SUBSTRATES WITH COMPOSITE COATINGS OF DIAMOND NANOPARTICLES AND METAL

Номер: US20160083860A1
Принадлежит:

A method of coating a substrate includes dispersing functionalized diamond nanoparticles in a fluid comprising metal ions to form a deposition composition; disposing a portion of the deposition composition over at least a portion of a substrate; and electrochemically depositing a coating over the substrate. The coating comprises the diamond nanoparticles and a metal formed by reduction of the metal ions in the deposition composition. 1. A method of coating a substrate , comprising:dispersing functionalized diamond nanoparticles in a fluid comprising metal ions to form a deposition composition;disposing a portion of the deposition composition over at least a portion of a substrate; andelectrochemically depositing a coating over the substrate, the coating comprising the diamond nanoparticles and a metal formed by reduction of the metal ions in the deposition composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein electrochemically depositing a coating over the substrate comprises forming a coating having a thickness of at least about 10 μm.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein electrochemically depositing a coating over the substrate comprises forming a coating having a thickness in a range from about 50 μm to about 100 μm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein electrochemically depositing a coating over the substrate comprises continuously forming the coating over the surface of the substrate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein dispersing functionalized diamond nanoparticles in a fluid comprising metal ions comprises dispersing functionalized diamond nanoparticles having a particle size in a range from about 20 nm to about 1 μm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein electrochemically depositing a coating over the substrate comprises electroless deposition of the metal onto a surface of the substrate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein electrochemically depositing a coating over the substrate comprises electroplating the coating over the substrate.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

PLATED STEEL SHEET HAVING MULTILAYER STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20200080205A1
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Provided is a plated steel sheet often used as materials for vehicles, home appliances, construction and the like and, more specifically, to a plated steel sheet having a multilayer structure and a method for manufacturing the same. 1. A plating steel sheet having a multilayer structure , comprising:a base steel sheet;a first Zn layer formed on the base steel sheet;a second Mg layer formed on the first Zn layer; anda third Zn layer formed on the second Mg layer,wherein the second Mg layer is an amorphous phase.2. The plating steel sheet of claim 1 , wherein the second Mg layer comprises one or more of a Zn—Mg amorphous phase and a Zn—Mg alloy phase having a nanocrystal form.3. The plating steel sheet of claim 2 , wherein a content of Zn included in a Zn—Mg amorphous phase and a Zn—Mg alloy phase having a nanocrystal form is 20 to 60 wt %.4. The plating steel sheet of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the first Zn layer is 1 to 3 μm.5. The plating steel sheet of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the second Mg layer is 0.5 to 1.5 μm.6. The plating steel sheet of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the third Zn layer is 1 to 3 μm.7. A method of manufacturing a plating steel sheet having a multilayer structure claim 1 , comprising:preparing a base steel sheet;forming a first Zn layer on the base steel sheet;forming a second Mg layer on the first Zn layer; andforming a third Zn layer on the second Mg layer,wherein the second Mg layer and the third Zn layer are formed by a vacuum evaporation method, and a temperature of the base steel sheet is 50 to 120° C.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first Zn layer is formed by a method selected from among a hot-dip plating method claim 7 , an electroplating method claim 7 , and a vacuum evaporation method.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein a degree of vacuum of a chamber during the vacuum evaporation of the second Mg layer and the third Zn layer is 1×10to 1×10mbar. The present disclosure relates to a plated steel sheet commonly ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

TWO-CHAMBER ELECTRODIALYSIS CELL WITH ANION AND CATION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FOR USE AS AN ANODE IN ALKALINE ZINC ELECTROLYTES AND ZINC ALLOY ELECTROLYTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEPOSITION OF METAL IN ELECTROPLATING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180087177A1
Автор: TRENKNER Hartmut
Принадлежит: COVENTYA INTERNATIONAL GMBH

The invention relates to an anode for use in electroplating applications for highly alkaline electroplating electrolytes based on sodium hydroxide for depositing zinc and zinc alloys onto steel substrates and die-cast zinc substrates. 113-. (canceled)14. A two chamber electro-dialysis cell for use as an anode in an alkaline zinc- and zinc alloy electrolytes of galvanic system , wherein the anode is separated from the alkaline zinc or zinc alloy electrolytes by a cation- and an anion exchange membrane.15. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein the cation exchange membrane is placed towards the anode and the anion exchange membrane is placed toward the cathode.16. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein the ion exchange membranes form two separate anolyte chambers.17. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein the inner anolyte chamber claim 14 , where the anode is claim 14 , is flowed through by anolyte.18. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein the inner anolyte chamber has an inflow device through which the anolyte current is directed to the foot of the anode.19. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein the inner anolyte chamber has an outlet flow device through which at the surface of the anode the ascending anolyte current is conveyed into an outlet line claim 14 , which opens into an anolyte reservoir claim 14 , in a collecting line.201. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide is utilized as anolyte .2122. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein the outer anolyte chamber has openings with inflow- and outflow devices to be filled with anolyte or overflowed by anolyte .222. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide is utilized as anolyte .23. The electro-dialysis cell according to claim 14 , wherein the anode material is steel claim 14 , stainless ...

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31-03-2016 дата публикации

Additive for acid zinc alloy plating bath, acid zinc alloy plating bath, and method for producing zinc alloy plated article

Номер: US20160090659A1
Принадлежит: Yuken Industry Co Ltd

An additive for an acid zinc alloy plating bath includes an aliphatic polyamine having not more than 12 carbon atoms. The acid zinc alloy plating bath includes a buffer including an acetic acid-containing material containing acetic acid and/or acetate ions. A method for producing a zinc alloy plated article including an article and a zinc alloy plated coating formed on a plating surface of the article includes forming the zinc alloy plated coating by electroplating using the acid zinc alloy plating bath.

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19-06-2014 дата публикации

STEEL SHEET AND FORMED PART

Номер: US20140170438A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A steel sheet, in one example, a press-hardening steel sheet is provided. The steel sheet includes a substrate layer of steel and a corrosion protection layer. The corrosion protection layer is electrogalvanically applied to the substrate layer, which contains zinc and manganese with a component of at least 5% by weight. 1. A press-hardening steel sheet , comprising:a steel substrate layer; anda corrosion protection layer containing zinc and manganese,wherein the corrosion protection layer is electrogalvanically applied to the substrate layer and has a manganese component of at least 5% by weight.2. The steel sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the manganese component of the corrosion protection layer is at least 8% by weight.3. The steel sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the manganese component of the corrosion protection layer maximally amounts to 25% by weight.4. A press-hardened formed steel part claim 1 , comprising:a steel sheet including a steel substrate layer and a corrosion protection layer containing zinc and manganese, the corrosion protection layer being electrogalvanically applied to the substrate layer and having a manganese component of at least 5% by weight,wherein the press-hardened formed steel part is formed through heating and forming with simultaneous cooling-down.5. The press-hardened formed steel part according to claim 4 , wherein the corrosion protection layer includes a manganese-rich surface layer and a manganese-depleted substrate.6. A method for creating a formed steel part from a steel sheet claim 4 , the method comprising the steps ofheating the steel sheet to austenitization temperature;forming the steel sheet with simultaneous cooling-down; andremoving a manganese-rich surface layer of the formed steel sheet.7. The steel sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the manganese component of the corrosion protection layer is at least 15% by weight.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the steel sheet includes a steel substrate layer and a ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR HIGHLY CONDUCTING AND ORIENTED GRAPHENE FILM

Номер: US20190088383A1
Автор: Jang Bor Z., Zhamu Aruna
Принадлежит: Nanotek Instruments, Inc.

A process for producing a highly conducting film of conductor-bonded graphene sheets that are highly oriented, comprising: (a) preparing a graphene dispersion or graphene oxide (GO) gel; (b) depositing the dispersion or gel onto a supporting solid substrate under a shear stress to form a wet layer; (c) drying the wet layer to form a dried layer having oriented graphene sheets or GO molecules with an inter-planar spacing dof 0.4 nm to 1.2 nm; (d) heat treating the dried layer at a temperature from 55° C. to 3,200° C. for a desired length of time to produce a porous graphitic film having pores and constituent graphene sheets or a 3D network of graphene pore walls having an inter-planar spacing dless than 0.4 nm; and (e) impregnating the porous graphitic film with a conductor material that bonds the constituent graphene sheets or graphene pore walls to form the conducting film. 1. A composite film of conductor-bonded oriented graphene sheets comprising a matrix of porous graphitic film having pores and constituent graphene sheets having an inter-planar spacing dfrom 0.3354 nm to 0.4 nm , wherein said porous graphitic film has chemically bonded graphene planes that are all essentially oriented parallel to one another; and a metal conductor material bonded to said porous graphitic film , wherein said composite film comprises a continuous network of electron-conducting and phonon-conducting pathways.2. The composite film of claim 1 , wherein said metal conductor material is selected from the group consisting of Ti claim 1 , V claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Co claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , Zn claim 1 , Zr claim 1 , Mo claim 1 , Pd claim 1 , Ag claim 1 , Cd claim 1 , Au claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , W claim 1 , Al claim 1 , Sn claim 1 , In claim 1 , Pb claim 1 , Bi claim 1 , alloys thereof claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The composite film of claim 1 , having a thermal conductivity from 1 claim 1 ,000 W/mK to 1 claim 1 ,750 W/mK.4. The composite film of ...

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07-04-2016 дата публикации

ENHANCED CONDUCTIVITY METAL-CHALCOGENIDE FILMS VIA POST ELECROPHORETIC DEPOSITION (EPD) TREATMENT

Номер: US20160097140A1
Принадлежит: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

A facile room-temperature method for assembling colloidal copper sulfide (CuS) nanoparticles into highly electrically conducting calcogenide material layer films utilizes ammonium sulfide for connecting the nanoparticles, while simultaneously effecting templating surfactant ligand removal. The foregoing process steps transform an as-deposited insulating films into a highly conducting films (i.e., having a conductivity at least about 75 S·cm). The methodology is anticipated as applicable to copper chalcogenides other than copper sulfide, as well as metal chalcogenides other than copper chalcogenides. The comparatively high conductivities reported are attributed to better interparticle coupling through the ammonium sulfide treatment. This approach presents a scalable room temperature route for fabricating comparatively highly conducting nanoparticle assemblies for large area electronic and optoelectronic applications. 1. A composition comprising:a substrate; and{'sup': '−1', 'a copper chalcogenide material layer located over the substrate and having a conductivity at least about 50 S·cm.'}2. The composition of wherein the copper chalcogenide material layer comprises:a layer of bare copper chalcogenide nanoparticles; anda layer of chalcogenide material laminated to the layer of bare copper chalcogenide nanoparticles and bridging to individual nanoparticles within the layer of bare copper chalcogenide nanoparticles.3. The composition of wherein the substrate comprises at least one of a conductor substrate and a semiconductor substrate.4. The composition of wherein the copper chalcogenide material layer comprises at least one chalcogenide selected from the group consisting of selenium and tellurium.5. The composition of wherein the copper chalcogenide material layer has a copper:chalcogen atomic ratio is from about 1.0 to about 2.0.6. The composition of wherein the conductivity is at least about 60 S·cm.7. The composition of wherein the conductivity is at least about 70 ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

High-strength hot-formed steel sheet member

Номер: US20170096724A1
Принадлежит: Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corp

A high-strength hot-formed steel sheet member exhibiting both a consistent hardness and delayed-fracture resistance, and is characterized in that: the high-strength hot-formed steel sheet member has a prescribed chemical composition; the degree of Mn segregation α (=[maximum Mn concentration (mass %) at the sheet center in the thickness direction]/[average Mn concentration (mass %) at a depth of ¼ of the total thickness of the sheet from the surface]) is less than or equal to 1.6; the steel purity value as defined in JIS G 0555 (2003) is less than or equal to 0.08%; the average grain size for prior γ grains is less than or equal to 10 μm; and the number density of the residual carbides is less than or equal to 4×10 3 particles/mm 2 .

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

Corrosion Protection System and Method for Use with Electrical Contacts

Номер: US20180097325A1
Принадлежит:

A method for inhibiting corrosion in metal components such as electrical contacts, comprising providing a component, wherein the component includes a first metal layer; a second metal layer deposited on the first metal layer; at least one additional metal layer deposited on the second metal layer; and an electrically active contact region on the uppermost layer of the at least one additional metal layer; and forming a defect in the component in at least one predetermined location around the electrically active contact region, wherein the defect passes through the at least one additional metal layer to expose the second metal layer, through the at least one additional metal layer and second metal layer to expose the first metal layer, or a combination thereof. 1. A method for inhibiting corrosion in metal components , comprising: (i) a first metal layer;', '(ii) a second metal layer deposited on the first metal layer;', '(iii) at least one additional metal layer deposited on the second metal layer; and', '(iv) an electrically active contact region on the uppermost layer of the at least one additional metal layer; and, '(a) providing a component, wherein the component includes(b) forming a defect in the component in at least one predetermined location around the electrically active contact region, wherein the defect passes through the at least one additional metal layer to expose the second metal layer, through the at least one additional metal layer and second metal layer to expose the first metal layer, or a combination thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first metal layer comprises copper or a copper alloy3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second metal layer comprises nickel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one additional metal layer comprises a precious metal.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the defect is formed using a focused ion beam.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of defects claim 1 , wherein the ...

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12-04-2018 дата публикации

ANTI-CORROSION AND/OR PASSIVATION COMPOSITIONS FOR METAL-CONTAINING SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING, ENHANCING, AND APPLYING THE SAME

Номер: US20180100238A1
Принадлежит: GOODRICH CORPORATION

A method of disposing a corrosion resistant system to a substrate may comprise applying a plating material to the substrate; forming a chemical conversion coating solution by combining a solvent, at least one corrosion inhibitive cation comprising at least one of zinc, calcium, strontium, magnesium, or aluminum, at least one corrosion inhibitive anion comprising at least one of phosphate, molybdate, or silicate, and a complexing agent; and applying the chemical conversion coating solution to the plating material on the substrate. 1. A method of disposing a corrosion resistant system to a substrate , comprising:applying a plating material to the substrate;forming a chemical conversion coating solution by combining a solvent, at least one corrosion inhibitive cation comprising at least one of zinc, calcium, strontium, magnesium or aluminum, at least one corrosion inhibitive anion comprising at least one of phosphate, molybdate, or silicate, and a complexing agent; andapplying the chemical conversion coating solution to the plating material on the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one corrosion inhibitive cation has a concentration in a range of 0.5×10molar to 0.5 molar in the chemical conversion coating solution.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one corrosion inhibitive anion has a concentration in a range of 0.5×10molar to 0.5 molar in the chemical conversion coating solution.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the molybdate has a concentration in a range of 0.5×10molar to 0.02 molar in the chemical conversion coating solution.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the silicate has a concentration in a range of 0.005 molar to 0.02 molar in the chemical conversion coating solution.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the complexing agent has a concentration in a range of 0.5×10molar to 0.5 molar in the chemical conversion coating solution.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the forming the chemical conversion coating ...

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12-04-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE-TREATED STEEL SHEET

Номер: US20180100244A1

A surface-treated steel sheet includes a steel sheet; and a plating layer which is formed on one surface or both surfaces of the steel sheet and which includes zinc and one of the group consisting of vanadium and zirconium, wherein the plating layer includes dendrite-shaped crystals including metallic zinc, and intercrystal filling regions which fill spaces between the dendrite-shaped crystals and show amorphous diffraction patterns when electron beam diffraction is carried out, wherein when the plating layer includes the vanadium, the intercrystal filling regions include a hydrated vanadium oxide or a vanadium hydroxide, and, wherein when the plating layer includes zirconium, the intercrystal filling regions include a hydrated zirconium oxide or a zirconium hydroxide. 19-. (canceled)10. A surface-treated steel sheet comprising:a steel sheet; anda plating layer which is formed on one surface or both surfaces of the steel sheet and which includes zinc and one of the group consisting of vanadium and zirconium,wherein the plating layer includesdendrite-shaped crystals including metallic zinc, andintercrystal filling regions which fill spaces between the dendrite-shaped crystals and show amorphous diffraction patterns when electron beam diffraction is carried out,wherein when the plating layer includes the vanadium, the intercrystal filling regions include a hydrated vanadium oxide or a vanadium hydroxide, andwherein when the plating layer includes zirconium, the intercrystal filling regions include a hydrated zirconium oxide or a zirconium hydroxide.11. The surface-treated steel sheet according to claim 10 , further comprising:a base-material layer made of crystals including nickel between the steel sheet and the plating layer.12. The surface-treated steel sheet according to claim 10 ,wherein, when the plating layer includes the vanadium, V/Zn which is a molar ratio of the vanadium to the zinc in the intercrystal filling regions is 0.10 or more and 2.00 or less, ...

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13-04-2017 дата публикации

CORROSION CONTROL COATING

Номер: US20170101716A1
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The present invention relates to a corrosion control coating, more particularly a high-temperature corrosion control coating, and to a method for producing it. 1. A coating , more particularly a high-temperature corrosion control coating , for generating cathodic high-temperature corrosion protection on a metallic substrate , comprising at least two layers ,characterized bya) a first layer in the form of a cathodic corrosion control coating andb) a second layer in the form of a further corrosion control coating, more particularly in the form of an oxygen barrier coating.2. The coating according to claim 1 , characterized in that the coating has a layer thickness in the range from 0.5 to 200 μm claim 1 , more particularly 1 to 180 μm claim 1 , preferably 2 to 150 μm claim 1 , more preferably 3 to 120 μm claim 1 , very preferably 4 to 100 μm.3. The coating according to claim 1 , characterized:in that the first layer has a layer thickness in the range from 0.1 to 180 μm, more particularly 0.5 to 160 μm, preferably 1 to 140 μm, more preferably 2 to 110 μm, very preferably 3 to 90 μm, and/orin that the first layer comprises at least one metal selected from the group of zinc, aluminium, magnesium, bismuth, tin, nickel and manganese and also mixtures and alloys thereof, preferably zinc, aluminium, magnesium and also mixtures and alloys thereof.4. The coating according to claim 3 , characterized:in that the first layer comprises zinc and/or zinc alloys and/orin that the first layer is formed on the basis of a zinc layer applied by electrolysis or hot-dip galvanizing, or of at least one matrix comprising metal particles, more particularly an inorganically based matrix, in particular where at least some of the metal particles comprise zinc and/or zinc alloys.5. The coating according to claim 4 , characterized:in that the first layer comprises at least 50 wt %, more particularly at least 60 wt %, preferably at least 70 wt %, of metal particles, based on the first layer, and/ ...

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STEEL STRIP WITH IMPROVED BONDING OF METALLIC HOT-DIP COATINGS

Номер: US20220170164A1
Принадлежит:

A cold- or hot-rolled steel strip with a metallic coating, the steel strip having iron as the main constituent and, in addition to carbon, an Mn content of 8.1 to 25.0 wt. % and optionally one or more of the alloying elements Al, Si, Cr, B, Ti, V, Nb and/or Mo. The uncoated steel strip is first cleaned, a layer of pure iron is applied to the cleaned surface, an oxygen-containing, iron-based layer containing more than five mass percent of oxygen is applied to the layer of pure iron. The steel strip is then annealed and is reduction-treated in a reducing furnace atmosphere during the annealing treatment to obtain a surface consisting mainly of metallic iron. The steel strip is then hot-dip coated with the metallic coating. This creates uniform and reproducible bonding conditions for the coating on the steel strip surface. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for producing a cold-rolled or hot-rolled steel strip having a metallic coat , where the steel strip comprises iron as a main constituent and , in addition to carbon , an Mn content of 8.1 to 25.0 wt. % and optionally one or more of the alloy elements Al , Si , Cr , B , Ti , V , Nb and/or Mo , said method comprising:cleaning the surface of the uncoated steel strip;applying a layer of pure iron with an average iron content of more than 96 wt. % onto the cleaned surface;applying onto the layer of pure iron an oxygen-containing, iron-based layer, which layer contains more than 5 mass percent of oxygen;subjecting the steel strip together with the oxygen-containing, iron-based layer to annealing treatment, wherein during the course of the annealing treatment the steel strip is reduction-treated in a reducing furnace atmosphere; andhot-dip coating the steel strip with a metallic coat after the steel strip has been subjected to the annealing treatment and reduction-treated.22. The method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein an average thickness of the pure iron layer is formed to be 0.05 to 0.6 μm and an average thickness of the ...

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

METAL DEPOSITS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20180105945A1
Принадлежит: Alligant Scientific, LLC

Provided herein is a composition for forming a metal deposit on a substrate. The composition consists essentially of a carboxamide, trialkylamine chloride, and a metal salt. The carboxamide comprises Formula (I). The trialkylamine chloride and the carboxamide are in molar ratio between 1:1 and 1:30 to form an ionic liquid. The trialkylamine chloride is trimethylamine chloride (TMACl), triethylamine chloride (TEACl), triethanolamine chloride, or combinations thereof. The metal salt has the formula MX, wherein M is a metal, X is a halide, and y is an oxidation number of M, the metal salt being in a concentration between about 0.2 and about 1.5 moles per liter of the ionic liquid. The metal deposit has an average grain size between about 0.2 μm and about 3 μm and contains less than about 1 mol % of each oxygen, carbon, and chlorine. 6. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein the carboxamide of Formula (I) is selected from the group consisting of urea claim 1 , biuret claim 1 , triuret claim 1 , tetrauret claim 1 , pentauret claim 1 , hexauret claim 1 , cyanuric acid claim 1 , ammelide claim 1 , ammeline claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The metal deposit of claim 6 , wherein the carboxamide is urea or biuret.8. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein the trialkylamine hydrochloride and the carboxamide are in molar ratio of about 1:2.9. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein the trialkylamine hydrochloride and the carboxamide are in molar ratio of about 1:10.10. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of metal salt is about 0.3 moles per liter of the ionic liquid.11. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein M is Fe.12. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein X is Cl.13. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein y is 3.14. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein the metal deposit is an iron deposit.15. The metal deposit of claim 1 , wherein M is Fe claim 1 , X is Cl claim 1 , and y is 3 claim 1 , and the metal deposit is an iron deposit.16. An iron deposit ...

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

COPPER OXIDE POWDER FOR USE IN PLATING OF A SUBSTRATE, METHOD OF PLATING A SUBSTRATE USING THE COPPER OXIDE POWDER, AND METHOD OF MANAGING PLATING SOLUTION USING THE COPPER OXIDE POWDER

Номер: US20180105946A1
Принадлежит:

Soluble copper oxide powder capable of preventing a decrease in quality of a copper film formed by plating is disclosed. The copper oxide powder contains copper and impurities including sodium. A concentration of the sodium is not more than 20 ppm. The copper oxide powder is regularly supplied into a plating solution. A voltage is applied between an insoluble anode and a substrate immersed in the plating solution, thereby plating the substrate. 1. A copper oxide powder to be supplied into a plating solution for plating a substrate , comprising:copper; andimpurities including sodium, a concentration of the sodium being not more than 20 ppm.2. The copper oxide powder according to claim 1 , wherein a total of concentrations of the impurities is not more than 50 ppm.3. The copper oxide powder according to claim 2 , wherein the impurities include iron at a concentration of less than 10 ppm claim 2 , the sodium at a concentration of less than 20 ppm claim 2 , calcium at a concentration of less than 5 ppm claim 2 , zinc at a concentration of less than 20 ppm claim 2 , nickel at a concentration of less than 5 ppm claim 2 , chromium at a concentration of less than 5 ppm claim 2 , arsenic at a concentration of less than 5 ppm claim 2 , lead at a concentration of less than 5 ppm claim 2 , chlorine at a concentration of less than 10 ppm claim 2 , and silver at a concentration of less than 5 ppm.4. The copper oxide powder according to claim 1 , wherein a particle size of the copper oxide powder is in a range of 10 micrometers to 200 micrometers.5. A method of plating a substrate claim 1 , comprising:supplying copper oxide powder into a plating solution, the copper oxide powder containing copper and impurities including sodium, a concentration of the sodium being not more than 20 ppm; andapplying a voltage between an insoluble anode and a substrate immersed in the plating solution to plate the substrate.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein a total of concentrations of the ...

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

PLATED STEEL SHEET

Номер: US20170107625A1

A plated steel sheet () includes: a steel sheet (); a pre-plating layer () on at least one surface of the steel sheet (), the pre-plating layer () containing Al, Cu, In, Zn, Sn, or Sb, or any combination thereof; and a plating layer () of a Zn—Ni alloy on the pre-plating layer (), a Ni content of the Zn—Ni alloy being 5 mass % to 15 mass %. A coating weight of the pre-plating layer () is 0.5 g/mor more, and a coating weight of the plating layer () is 5 g/mor more. 1. A plated steel sheet , comprising:a steel sheet;a pre-plating layer on at least one surface of the steel sheet, the pre-plating layer containing Al, Cu, In, Zn, Sn, or Sb, or any combination thereof; anda plating layer of a Zn—Ni alloy on the pre-plating layer, a Ni content of the Zn—Ni alloy being 5 mass % to 15 mass %, wherein{'sup': '2', 'a coating weight of the pre-plating layer is 0.5 g/mor more, and'}{'sup': '2', 'a coating weight of the plating layer is 5 g/mor more.'}2. The plated steel sheet according to claim 1 , further comprising a chromate-free film of 10 mg/mor more on the plating layer.3. The plated steel sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the chromate-free film contains a fluoro compound of hexafluorotitanic acid or hexafluorozirconic acid or both of them claim 2 , phosphoric acid claim 2 , and a vanadium compound.4. The plated steel sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the chromate-free film is formed by using a treatment solution containing a salt of Zr or Ti or both of them claim 2 , or a treatment solution containing a silane coupling agent.5. The plated steel sheet according to claim 4 , wherein the treatment solution containing the silane coupling agent contains a first silane coupling agent containing a single amino group in a molecule and a second silane coupling agent containing a single glycidyl group in a molecule. The present invention relates to a plated steel sheet provided with a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer.A steel sheet used for fuel tanks of an automobile, a motorcycle, ...

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10-07-2014 дата публикации

COIL SCHEDULING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTROGALVANIZING LINE IN STEEL INDUSTRY

Номер: US20140195034A1
Автор: TANG Lixin, Yang Yang
Принадлежит: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

A coil scheduling system and a method for electrogalvanizing line in steel industry are disclosed. In addition to considering the minimum changeover of physical parameters such as post-processing mode, width, thickness between every two adjacent steel coils, the method of the present invention further considers the influence of selecting coils on the production system stability due to the changeover of post-processing mode, width and thickness, and, thereby less adjusting the production equipment. Thus, the coils are smoothly produced, and more reasonable production process is obtained. The result of comparing the coil production schedule controlled by coil scheduling system for electrogalvanizing line in steel industry of the present invention with that of the production schedule determined manually shows that the number of changeover is reduced by 31.51%, and the adjustment of the production equipment is effectively reduced. Thus, the product quality is improved, and the enterprise benefit is increased. 4. A system of using the coil scheduling method for electrogalvanizing line in steel industry of claim 1 , comprising:at least one personal computer (PC);at least one cable interface or fiber optic cable interface or special telephone line interface; andat least one router,wherein the PC is internally installed with a software of the system for scheduling the coils of the electrogalvanizing line; the software comprises a production environment setting module; a coil selection module; a coil scheduling module and a coil scheduling real-time improvement module, wherein the production environment setting module is used for setting the processing parameters of the production environment of the electrogalvanizing line, describing a technological process, and determining the improvement objectives and the constraints of the technological process; the coil selection module is used for selecting the coils and determining the coil selection scheme according to the current ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

HOT STAMP MOLDED BODY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOT STAMP MOLDED BODY

Номер: US20160122845A1
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A hot stamp molded body that can be produced highly efficiently without causing sticking of plating to a mold, when an electrogalvanized steel sheet with a light plating weight is hot-stamped using a rapidly heating method such as Joule heating and induction heating, and can secure favorable paint adhesiveness without a posttreatment such as shotblasting after hot stamping, as well as a method for producing the same. A hot stamp molded body is produced by hot-stamping an electrogalvanized steel sheet which is composed of predetermined components, and is electrogalvanized on each face with a plating weight not less than 5 g/mand less than 40 g/m; and therein a galvanized layer of the hot stamp molded body is configured with 0 g/mto 15 g/mof a Zn—Fe intermetallic compound and a Fe—Zn solid solution phase as a balance, and in the galvanized layer of the hot stamp molded body 1×10 pcs to 1×10pcs of particulate matter with an average diameter of from 10 nm to 1 μm are present per 1 mm length of the galvanized layer. 1. A hot stamp molded body produced by hot-stamping an electrogalvanized steel sheet , the steel sheet comprising , by mass %:C: from 0.10 to 0.35%,Si: from 0.01 to 3.00%,Al: from 0.01 to 3.00%,Mn: from 1.0 to 3.5%,P: from 0.001 to 0.100%,S: from 0.001 to 0.010%,N: from 0.0005 to 0.0100%,Ti: from 0.000 to 0.200%,Nb: from 0.000 to 0.200%,Mo: from 0.00 to 1.00%,Cr: from 0.00 to 1.00%,V: from 0.000 to 1.000%,Ni: from 0.00 to 3.00%,B: from 0.0000 to 0.0050%,Ca: from 0.0000 to 0.0050%, andMg: from 0.0000 to 0.0050%, [{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the steel sheet is electrogalvanized on each face with a plating weight not less than 5 g/mand less than 40 g/m;'}, {'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein a galvanized layer of the hot stamp molded body is configured with 0 g/mto 15 g/mof a Zn—Fe intermetallic compound and a Fe—Zn solid solution phase as a balance, and'}, {'sup': '4', 'wherein, in the galvanized layer of the hot stamp molded body, 1×10 pcs to 1×10pcs of particulate matter ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

PRODUCING A PRODUCT FROM A FLEXIBLE ROLLED STRIP MATERIAL

Номер: US20160122889A1
Принадлежит: MUHR UND BENDER KG

A product is made from a rolled strip material with the steps: rolling of a strip material from a sheet metal; working of a blank out of the rolled strip material; forming of the blank to a formed part; cleaning the formed part such that an amount of maximal 0.7 ppm of diffusible hydrogen is introduced into the formed part by cleaning, and coating the formed part with a metal coating material for producing a corrosion protection coating, wherein the step of coating is carried out in an immersion bath with an electrolyte solution, wherein between the formed part and the electrolyte solution a flow is generated. 116.-. (canceled)17. A method for producing a product from a rolled strip material , comprising:rolling a strip material from sheet metal;working a blank from the rolled strip material;forming the blank to a formed part;cleaning the formed part such that an amount of at most 0.7 parts per million (ppm) of diffusible hydrogen is introduced into the formed part by cleaning; andcoating at least a portion of the formed part with a metal coating material for producing a corrosion protection coating, wherein said coating is carried out in an immersion bath with an electrolytic solution,wherein a flow is generated between the formed part and the electrolytic solution.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein said cleaning is carried out by pickling.19. The method of claim 17 , wherein said cleaning is carried out mechanically.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein said cleaning is carried out by blasting or brushing.21. The method of claim 17 , wherein the rolling of the strip material is a flexible rolling claim 17 , wherein a variable thickness is produced along the length of the strip material.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the flexible rolling is carried out such that at least two portions are produced with different thicknesses claim 21 , wherein a first thickness is smaller than a second thickness and the ratio of the first thickness to the second thickness is ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

PLATING OF ARTICLES

Номер: US20160122895A1
Принадлежит: The Royal Mint Limited

The present invention relates to the field of plating, including, but not limited to electroplating metallic articles, for example metallic discs that can be used as, or converted into, coins. Embodiments of the present invention described herein incorporate luminescent particles into plated metallic layers so that they can be detected for security purposes. 1. A method for plating articles , the method comprising:providing a plating solution comprising a liquid medium, a precursor species suitable for forming a metallic layer on the articles, and a plurality of luminescent particles suspended in the liquid medium, at least some of which have a diameter of 10 μm or less; andplating the articles within the plating solution, such that the precursor species forms the metallic layer on the articles and the luminescent particles are deposited within the metallic layer while it is formed.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the luminescent particles have a D50 distribution claim 1 , measured using laser light scattering claim 1 , in accordance with ASTM UOP856-07 claim 1 , of 10 μm or less.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the luminescent particles have a D50 distribution claim 1 , measured using laser light scattering claim 1 , in accordance with ASTM UOP856-07 claim 1 , of from 0.5 μm to 1 gm.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the plating is carried out while the articles are within a receptacle that moves continuously during the plating process claim 1 , and the plating process is an electroplating process.5. (canceled)6. A method according to claim 4 , wherein receptacle rotates at a constant rate during the entire duration of the plating.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the plating is carried out while the articles are within a receptacle that is placed within the container of plating solution claim 1 , and the plating solution claim 1 , before and/or during the plating claim 1 , is circulated from the container of plating solution to ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

BETA-NAPHTHOL ETHER SULFONATES, PROCESSES FOR PREPARING THEM AND USE THEREOF AS BRIGHTNESS IMPROVERS

Номер: US20180118671A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to beta-naphthol ether sulfonic acids or salts thereof having the general formula (I) R—O-(AO)—CH—CH—S(O)M (I), where R, AO, n and M have the definitions stated in the claims and in the description, to mixtures thereof, to aqueous solutions and to electrolytes comprising them, to processes for preparing them and to the use of these. 1: A beta-naphthol ether sulfonic acid or salt thereof having the formula (I){'br': None, 'i': 'n', 'sub': 2', '2', '3, 'R—O-(AO)-CH—CH—S(O)M\u2003\u2003(I),'}where{'sup': '1', 'R is a naphth-2-yl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more radicals R;'}{'sup': '1', 'sub': '1-4', 'Ris Calkyl;'}n is an integer from 3 to 25;{'sub': 2', '2', '3', '2', '2', '3, 'each AO independently of any other is selected from the rou consisting of CH—CH—O, CH(CH)—CH—O and CH—CH(CH)—O, and'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'sub': 4', '1-4, 'M is H, Li, Na, K, ½ Mg, ½ Ca, ½ Sr, ½ Ba or N(R), where each Rindependently of any other is H, Calkyl, phenyl or benzyl.'}2: The sulfonic acid or salt thereof according to claim 1 , wherein R is an unsubstituted naphth-2-yl radical.3: The sulfonic acid or salt thereof according to claim 1 , wherein n is an integer from 6 to 20.4: The sulfonic acid or salt thereof according to claim 1 , wherein n is the sum of k+l claim 1 , where k is the number of CH—CH—O groups and l is the number of both groups CH(CH)—CH—O and CH—CH(CH)—O claim 1 , and where k>0 and l>0.5: The sulfonic acid or salt thereof according to claim 4 , wherein k>l.6: The sulfonic acid or salt thereof according to claim 1 , wherein AO is exclusively CH—CH—O.7: The sulfonic acid or salt thereof according to claim 1 , wherein M is Na or K.9: A mixture of a plurality of sulfonic acids or salts thereof according to .10: The mixture according to claim 9 , the sulfonic acids or salts thereof differing only in the number n of AO groups.11: An aqueous solution comprising a salt of the sulfonic acid according to or a mixture of salts ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

HIGH-STRENGTH HOT-DIP GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET HAVING EXCELLENT PLATING SURFACE QUALITY AND ADHESION, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20180119263A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is a method of manufacturing a hot-dip galvanized steel sheet. According to an aspect of the present invention, the method may include preparing a base steel sheet, forming a iron (Fe)-plated layer on the prepared base steel sheet, oxidation heating the steel sheet having the Fe-plated layer formed thereon at a temperature ranging from 600° C. to 800° C., maintaining the heated steel sheet at a temperature ranging from 750° C. to 900° C. for 5 seconds or more in a reducing atmosphere with a dew point of between -30° C. to 5° C. including 20 ppm or less of oxygen, 1 vol % to 20 vol % of H, and Nas well as unavoidable gases as a remainder, cooling the maintained steel sheet, and plating the cooled steel sheet by dipping in a hot-dip galvanizing bath. 1. A method of manufacturing a hot-dip galvanized steel sheet , the method comprising:preparing a base steel sheet;forming an iron (Fe)-plated layer on the prepared base steel sheet;oxidation heating the steel sheet having the Fe-plated layer formed thereon at a temperature ranging from 600° C. to 800° C.;{'sub': 2', '2, 'maintaining the heated steel sheet at a temperature ranging from 750° C. to 900° C. for 5 seconds or more in a reducing atmosphere with a dew point of between −30° C. to 5° C. including 20 ppm or less of oxygen, 1 vol % to 20 vol % of H, and Nas well as unavoidable gases as a remainder;'}cooling the maintained steel sheet; andplating the cooled steel sheet by dipping in a hot-dip galvanizing bath.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base steel sheet comprises 0.3 wt % or less of carbon (C) and 1.0 wt % to 6.0 wt % of one or more of silicon (Si) claim 1 , manganese (Mn) claim 1 , and aluminum (Al).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base steel sheet comprises 0.5 wt % or less of each one or more of chromium (Cr) claim 1 , nickel (Ni) claim 1 , copper (Cu) claim 1 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 1 , phosphorous (P) claim 1 , sulfur (S) claim 1 , antimony (Sb) claim 1 , titanium (Ti) claim 1 , niobium ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

RUST PREVENTION MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20200115803A1
Принадлежит: Yuken Industry Co., Ltd.

As a rust prevention member that has excellent corrosion resistance, while being provided with a coating film that contains Si, a rust prevention member which is provided with a base material, a zinc-based plating layer that is provided on the base material, and a chemical conversion coating film that contains Si and is provided on the zinc-based plating layer is described. This rust prevention member is characterized in that the chemical conversion coating film has an Si-rich region on the surface side, said Si-rich region having an atomic ratio of the Si content to the Zn content of 1 or more, while having a thickness of 100 nm or more. 1. A rust prevention member comprising:a base material;a zinc-based plating layer provided on the base material; anda chemical conversion coating film provided on the zinc-based plating layer and containing Si, whereinthe chemical conversion coating film has a Si-rich region in which an atomic ratio of a Si content to a Zn content is 1 or more on a surface layer side with a thickness of 100 nm or more.2. The rust prevention member according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical conversion coating film has a gradient region in which the Zn content increases toward the zinc-based plating layer between the Si-rich region and the zinc-based plating layer.3. The rust prevention member according to claim 2 , wherein a thickness of the gradient region is 50 nm or more.4. The rust prevention member according to claim 2 , wherein the Si-rich region and the gradient region are continuous in a thickness direction.5. The rust prevention member according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical conversion coating film further contains one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Cr claim 1 , P claim 1 , B claim 1 , C claim 1 , S claim 1 , O claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Mo claim 1 , V claim 1 , Nb claim 1 , Ta claim 1 , W claim 1 , Zr claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Co claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , Si claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , ...

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12-05-2016 дата публикации

HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET, COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET, GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20160130711A1

A hot-rolled steel sheet has an average value of the X-ray random intensity ratio of a {100}<011> to {223}<110> orientation group at least in a sheet thickness central portion that is in a sheet thickness range of ⅝ to ⅜ from a steel sheet surface of 1.0 to 6.0, an X-ray random intensity ratio of a {332}<113> crystal orientation of 1.0 to 5.0, rC which is an r value in a direction perpendicular to a rolling direction of 0.70 to 1.10, and r30 which is an r value in a direction that forms an angle of 30° with respect to the rolling direction of 0.70 to 1.10. 1. A method of manufacturing the hot-rolled steel sheet , the method comprising ,first hot rolling carried out at least once at a rolling reduction ratio of 20% or more in a temperature range of 1000° C. to 1200° C., and an austenite grain diameter is set to 200 μm or less, whereinan ingot or slab containing, by mass %:C: 0.0001% to 0.40%,Si: 0.001% to 2.5%,Mn: 0.001% to 4.0%,P: 0.001% to 0.15%,S: 0.0005% to 0.03%,Al: 0.001% to 2.0%,N: 0.0005% to 0.01%,O: 0.0005% to 0.01%,and further comprising one or two or more of:Ti: 0.001% to 0.20%,Nb: 0.001% to 0.20%,V: 0.001% to 1.0%,W: 0.001% to 1.0%,B: 0.0001% to 0.0050%,Mo: 0.001% to 1.0%,Cr: 0.001% to 2.0%,Cu: 0.001% to 2.0%,Ni: 0.001% to 2.0%,Co: 0.0001% to 1.0%,Sn: 0.0001% to 0.2%,Zr: 0.0001% to 0.2%,As: 0.0001% to 0.50%,Mg: 0.0001% to 0.010%,Ca: 0.0001% to 0.010%, andREM: 0.0001% to 0.1%and balance composed of iron and inevitable impurities;second hot rolling in which a total of rolling reduction ratios is 50% or more is carried out in a temperature range of T1+30° C. to T1+200° C.;third hot rolling in which a total of rolling reduction ratios is less than 30% is carried out in a temperature range of T1° C. to lower than T1+30° C.; and {'br': None, 'T1(° C.)=850+10×(C+N)×Mn+350×Nb+250×Ti+40×B+10×Cr+100×Mo+100×V\u2003\u2003(Formula 1)'}, 'hot rolling ends at an Ar3 transformation temperature or higher, where, T1 is a temperature determined by steel sheet components, ...

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12-05-2016 дата публикации

SOLUTION DEPOSITION METHOD FOR FORMING METAL OXIDE OR METAL HYDROXIDE LAYER

Номер: US20160130719A1
Принадлежит:

A solution deposition method including: applying a liquid precursor solution to a substrate, the precursor solution including an oxide of a first metal, a hydroxide of the first metal, or a combination thereof, dissolved in an aqueous ammonia solution; evaporating the precursor solution to directly form a solid seed layer on the substrate, the seed layer including an oxide of the first metal, a hydroxide of the first metal, or a combination thereof, the seed layer being substantially free of organic compounds; and growing a bulk layer on the substrate, using the seed layer as a growth site or a nucleation site. 1. A solution deposition method comprising:applying a liquid precursor solution to a substrate, the precursor solution comprising an oxide of a first metal, a hydroxide of the first metal, or a combination thereof, dissolved in an aqueous ammonia solution;evaporating the precursor solution to directly form a solid seed layer on the substrate, the seed layer comprising an oxide of the first metal, a hydroxide of the first metal, or a combination thereof, the seed layer being substantially free of organic compounds; andgrowing a bulk layer on the substrate, using the seed layer as a growth site or a nucleation site.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bulk layer comprises an oxide of a second metal claim 1 , a hydroxide of the second metal claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , the second metal being different from the first metal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein bulk layer comprises an oxide of the first metal claim 1 , a hydroxide of the first metal claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seed layer and the bulk layer comprise at least one compound independently selected from the group consisting of ZnO claim 1 , Zn(OH) claim 1 , NiO claim 1 , Ni(OH) claim 1 , CuO claim 1 , and Cu(OH).5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising processing the seed layer to at least one of dehydrate claim 1 , crystallize claim 1 , ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

High-strength steel sheet, high-strength hot-dip galvanized steel sheet, high-strength hot-dip aluminum-coated steel sheet, and high-strength electrogalvanized steel sheet, and methods for manufacturing same

Номер: US20180127846A9
Принадлежит: JFE Steel Corp

A high-strength steel sheet with excellent formability and high yield ratio that has TS of 590 MPa or more and YR of 68% or more is obtained by providing a predetermined chemical composition and a steel microstructure that contains, in area ratio, 35 to 80% of polygonal ferrite, 5% or more of non-recrystallized ferrite, and 5 to 25% of martensite, and that contains, in volume fraction, 8% or more of retained austenite, in which the polygonal ferrite has a mean grain size of 6 μm or less, the martensite has a mean grain size of 3 μm or less, the retained austenite has a mean grain size of 3 μm or less, and a value obtained by dividing an Mn content in the retained austenite (in mass %) by an Mn content in the polygonal ferrite (in mass %) equals 2.0 or more.

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20180127847A9
Принадлежит: JFE STEEL CORPORATION

Disclosed is a steel sheet having a predetermined chemical composition and a steel microstructure that contains, in area ratio, 35% or more and 80% or less of polygonal ferrite and 5% or more and 25% or less of martensite, and that contains, in volume fraction, 8% or more of retained austenite, in which the polygonal ferrite, the martensite, and the retained austenite have a mean grain size of 6 μm or less, 3 μm or less, and 3 μm or less, respectively, and each have a mean grain aspect ratio of 2.0 or less, and in which a value obtained by dividing an Mn content in the retained austenite in mass % by an Mn content in the polygonal ferrite in mass % equals 2.0 or more. 1. A high-strength steel sheet comprising:a chemical composition containing, in mass %, C: 0.030% or more and 0.250% or less, Si: 0.01% or more and 3.00% or less, Mn: 2.60% or more and 4.20% or less, P: 0.001% or more and 0.100% or less, S: 0.0001% or more and 0.0200% or less, N: 0.0005% or more and 0.0100% or less, and Ti: 0.003% or more and 0.200% or less, and the balance consisting of Fe and incidental impurities; anda steel microstructure that contains, in area ratio, 35% or more and 80% or less of polygonal ferrite and 5% or more and 25% or less of martensite, and that contains, in volume fraction, 8% or more of retained austenite,wherein the polygonal ferrite has a mean grain size of 6 μm or less, the martensite has a mean grain size of 3 μm or less, the retained austenite has a mean grain size of 3 μm or less, and the polygonal ferrite, the martensite, and the retained austenite each have a mean grain aspect ratio of 2.0 or less, andwherein a value obtained by dividing an Mn content in the retained austenite in mass % by an Mn content in the polygonal ferrite in mass % equals 2.0 or more.2. The high-strength steel sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical composition further contains claim 1 , in mass % claim 1 , at least one selected from the group consisting of Al: 0.01% or more and 2. ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Zinc coating-forming method for drawing of metallic pipes

Номер: US20180127889A1
Автор: Chan Sic YUNE
Принадлежит: Han Sung Minuteness Steel Pipe Co ltd

The present invention provides a zinc coating-forming method for drawing of metallic pipes, including a degreasing step of degreasing a material to be drawn, which is composed of any one of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, copper, and a copper alloy; a first oxidation step of forming an oxide coating on a surface of the material to be drawn, which has been degreased in the degreasing step; and a second oxidation step of forming a zinc coating on the material to be drawn, which has been coated with an oxide.

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Method and system for electrolytically coating a steel strip by means of pulse technology

Номер: US20220275530A1
Принадлежит: SMS group GmbH

An electroplating method and a system for electrolytically coating a steel strip, in particular for the automotive sector, with a coating based on zinc and/or a zinc alloy utilizes pulse technology. 121.-. (canceled)222. A method for electrolytically coating a steel strip () with a coating based on zinc and/or a zinc alloy , comprising:{'b': 2', '1', '3', '2, 'feeding the steel strip () to a coating section () comprising at last one electrolytic cell () and successively electrolytically coating the steel strip () therein,'}{'b': 2', '6', '3', '5', '3, 'wherein the steel strip () is initially cathodically connected via at least one current roller () and is guided within the at least one electrolytic cell () at a defined distance parallel to at least one anode () arranged in the electrolytic cell (),'}{'b': 5', '1', '10', '11', '10', '4', '2, 'wherein the at least one anode () is supplied with a modulated current and the coating takes place within the coating section () using a defined pulse pattern sequence (), which is formed from at least one pulse pattern (), wherein, in accordance with the pulse pattern sequence (), the coating based on zinc and/or a zinc alloy is deposited and formed from an electrolyte () on the steel strip ().'}23. The method according to claim 22 ,{'b': 9', '7', '5, 'wherein the modulated current is provided by at least one pulse rectifier (), a negative pole of which is electrically connected to the at least one current roller () and a positive pole to the at least one anode ().'}24. The method according to claim 23 ,{'b': 9', '12, 'wherein the at least one pulse rectifier () is electrically connected to a central control unit () via which the coating is regulated.'}25. The method according to claim 24 ,{'b': 11', '10', '12', '9, 'wherein the at least one pulse pattern () of the pulse pattern sequence () is transmitted from the central control unit () to the at least one pulse rectifier ().'}26. The method according to claim 22 ,{'b': 11', ' ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

A method for the manufacturing of liquid metal embrittlement resistant galvannealed steel sheet

Номер: US20200123674A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a galvannealed steel sheet including the steps of A.) coating of the steel sheet with a first coating consisting of nickel and having a thickness between 150 nm and 650 nm, the steel sheet having the following composition in weight percentage 0.10 Подробнее

18-05-2017 дата публикации

Method for Producing an Ultra High Strength Coated or Not Coated Steel Sheet and Obtained Sheet

Номер: US20170137910A1
Принадлежит: ArcelorMittal SA

A method for producing a cold rolled steel sheet having a tensile strength≧1470 MPa and a total elongation TE≧19%, the method comprising the steps of annealing at an annealing temperature AT≧Ac3 a non-treated steel sheet whose chemical composition contains in weight %: 0.34%≦C≦0.40%, 1.50%≦Mn≦2.30%, 1.50≦Si≦2.40%, 0%≦Cr≦0.7%, 0%≦Mo≦0.3%, 0.01%≦Al≦0.07%, the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities, quenching the annealed steel sheet by cooling it to a quenching temperature QT<Ms transformation point and between 150° C. and 250° C., and making a partitioning treatment by re-heating the quenched steel sheet to a partitioning temperature PT between 350° C. and 420° C. and maintaining the steel sheet at this temperature during a partitioning time Pt between 15 seconds and 250 seconds.

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

HOT-STAMPED STEEL

Номер: US20170145532A1

Hot-stamped steel includes: a base metal that is steel including a tempered portion having hardness corresponding to 85% or less of the highest quenching hardness, the highest quenching hardness being defined as a Vickers hardness at a depth position spaced away from a surface by ¼ times a sheet thickness in a case of performing water quenching after heating at a temperature equal to or higher than an Apoint and retention for 30 minutes; and a Zn coating layer that is formed on the tempered portion of the base metal. The Zn coating layer includes a solid-solution layer including a solid-solution phase that contains Fe and Zn that is solid-soluted in Fe, and a lamella layer that includes the solid-solution phase and a capital gamma phase. An area ratio of the lamella layer in the Zn coating layer is 20% or less. 1. A hot-stamped steel comprising:{'sub': 'c3', 'a base metal that is a steel including a tempered portion having a hardness corresponding to 85% or less of the highest quenching hardness, the highest quenching hardness being defined as a Vickers hardness at a depth position spaced away from a surface by ¼ times a sheet thickness in a case of performing water quenching after heating to a temperature equal to or higher than an Apoint and retaining for 30 minutes; and'}a Zn coating layer that is formed on the tempered portion of the base metal,wherein the Zn coating layer includes:a solid-solution layer including a solid-solution phase that contains Fe and Zn that is solid-soluted in Fe, anda lamella layer that includes the solid-solution phase and a capital gamma phase, andan area ratio of the lamella layer in the Zn coating layer is 20% or less.2. The hot-stamped steel according to claim 1 ,wherein the hardness of the tempered portion is 60% or less of the highest quenching hardness, and the area ratio of the lamella layer in the Zn coating layer is 5% to 20%.3. The hot-stamped steel according to or claim 1 , wherein the hardness of the tempered portion is 50 ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Hot-stamped steel

Номер: US20170145533A1
Принадлежит: Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corp

Hot-stamped steel includes: a base metal that is steel including a tempered portion having hardness corresponding to 85% or less of the highest quenching hardness, the highest quenching hardness being defined as a Vickers hardness at a depth position spaced away from a surface layer by ¼ times a sheet thickness in a case of performing water quenching after heating at a temperature equal to or higher than an A c3 point and retention for 30 minutes; and a Zn coating layer that is formed on the tempered portion of the base metal. The Zn coating layer includes a solid-solution layer including a solid-solution phase that contains Fe and Zn that is solid-soluted in Fe, and a lamella layer that includes the solid-solution phase and a capital gamma phase. In the Zn coating layer, an area ratio of the lamella layer is 30 to 100% and an area ratio of the solid-solution layer is 0 to 70%.

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Method for Producing an Ultra High Strength Coated or Not Coated Steel Sheet and Obtained Sheet

Номер: US20170145536A1
Принадлежит:

A method for producing a cold rolled steel sheet having a tensile strength ≧1470 MPa and a total elongation TE≧19%, the method comprising the steps of annealing at an annealing temperature AT≧Ac3 a non-treated steel sheet whose chemical composition contains in weight %: 0.34%≦C≦0.40%, 1.50% Подробнее

25-05-2017 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF METAL OBJECTS BY STEREO-ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION

Номер: US20170145578A1
Принадлежит: FABRIC8LABS, INC.

An apparatus for stereo-electrochemical deposition of metal layers consisting of an array of anodes, a cathode, a positioning system, a fluid handling system for an electrolytic solution, communications circuitry, control circuitry and software control. The anodes are electrically operated to promote deposition of metal layers in any combination on the cathode to fabricate a structure. 1. An apparatus comprising:a reaction chamber configured to retain an ionic solution that can be decomposed by electrolysis;a plurality of anodes disposed in the reaction chamber and configured to be immersed in the ionic solution;a cathode disposed in the reaction chamber;a system for electro-mechanically positioning either the plurality of anodes, the cathode, or both; and (i) control the current applied to each anode of the plurality of anodes;', '(ii) control the electro-mechanical positioning of the plurality of anodes, or the cathode, or both., 'a microcontroller programmed to process a three dimensional model of an object into electrical signals which2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of anodes comprises an anode array having a geometrical shape that is chosen from the group consisting of hexagonal claim 1 , rectangular claim 1 , square claim 1 , or circular geometrical shapes.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of anodes has an exposed surface having a geometric shape chosen from the group consisting of a hexagon claim 1 , a rectangle claim 1 , a triangle claim 1 , a square claim 1 , or a circle.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the anode array is constructed upon a printed circuit board claim 2 , doped or undoped semiconductor claim 2 , or other means of separating conductive elements from one another and aligning them in a pre-determined pattern.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the anode array is connected electrically to claim 2 , or disposed upon an integrated circuit claim 2 , semiconductor claim 2 , or combination of ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Three dimensional additive manufacturing of metal objects by stereo-electrochemical deposition

Номер: US20170145584A1
Принадлежит: Fabric8Labs Inc

An apparatus for stereo-electrochemical deposition of metal layers consisting of an array of anodes, a cathode, a positioning system, a fluid handling system for an electrolytic solution, communications circuitry, control circuitry and software control. The anodes are electrically operated to promote deposition of metal layers in any combination on the cathode to fabricate a structure.

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07-05-2020 дата публикации

PLATED STEEL

Номер: US20200141019A1
Принадлежит: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

A plated steel includes: a steel; a zinc based electroplated layer formed on a surface of the steel; and an organic resin coating layer formed on a surface of the zinc based electroplated layer, in which the surface of the zinc based electroplated layer has hairline extending in a predetermined direction, Ra (ML) measured on the surface of the zinc based electroplated layer is 0.10 to 0.70 μm, on the surface of the zinc based electroplated layer, a peak number PPI measured in a hairline orthogonal direction with a reference level of 10 μinch satisfies PPI≥350×Ra (MC) with respect to Ra (MC), on a surface of the organic resin coating layer, Ra (CC) satisfies Ra (CC)/Ra (CL)≥1.10 with respect to Ra (CL), and Ra (CC) satisfies Ra (CC) Подробнее

17-06-2021 дата публикации

ANTI-CORROSION TERMINAL MATERIAL, ANTI-CORROSION TERMINAL AND ELECTRIC WIRE END STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210184380A1
Принадлежит:

An anti-corrosion terminal material including a base material made of copper or copper alloy and a coating film laminated on the base material: the coating film includes: a first coating film, provided with a zinc layer made of zinc alloy and a tin layer made of tin or tin alloy which are laminated in this order, and formed at a planned core contact part; and a second coating film including the tin layer but not comprising the zinc layer, which is provided at a planned contact part being a contact part when the terminal is formed: and the zinc layer has a thickness not less than 0.1 μm and not more than 5.0 μm and zinc concentration not less than 30% by mass and not more than 95% by mass, and has any one or more of nickel, iron, manganese, molybdenum, cobalt, cadmium, lead and tin as a balance. 1. An anti-corrosion terminal material comprising a base material made of copper or copper alloy and a coating film laminated on the base material , wherein 'the zinc layer has a thickness not less than 0.1 μm and not more than 5.0 μm and zinc concentration not less than 30% by mass and not more than 95% by mass, and has any one or more of nickel, iron, manganese, molybdenum, cobalt, cadmium, lead and tin as a balance.', 'the coating film comprises: a first coating film, provided with a zinc layer made of zinc alloy and a tin layer made of tin or tin alloy which are laminated in this order, and formed at a planned core contact part in which a core of an electric wire is in contact with when a terminal is formed; and a second coating film comprising the tin layer but not comprising the zinc layer, which is provided at a planned contact part being a contact part when the terminal is formed, and wherein'}2. The anti-corrosion terminal material according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of an area of the zinc layer to a surface after the terminal is formed is not less than 30% and not more than 80%.3. The anti-corrosion terminal material according to claim 1 , wherein a mean ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

COMPOSITION FOR FORMING A SEED LAYER

Номер: US20150166802A1
Принадлежит: INTRINSIQ MATERIALS LTD.

A composition for forming a seed layer, the composition comprising: (a.) a first metal fine particle; and (b.) a metallic component selected from a metal oxide fine particle, an organic metal complex, a second metal fine particle, and combinations thereof, wherein the second metal fine particle has a greater affinity for oxygen than the first fine particle. A seed layer as defined, and a coating including a seed layer and the use of this coating. Further, the invention relates to a method of forming a seed layer comprising applying a composition comprising a first metal fine particle, and a metallic component selected from a metal oxide fine particle, an organic metal complex, a second fine metal particle, and combinations thereof, wherein the second metal fine particle has a greater affinity for oxygen than the first metal fine particle to a surface of a substrate, and setting the composition. 1. A composition for forming a seed layer , the composition comprising:a. a first metal fine particle; andb. a metallic component selected from a metal oxide fine particle, an organic metal complex, a second metal fine particle, and combinations thereof,wherein the second metal fine particle has a greater affinity for oxygen than the first fine particle.2. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a first metal fine particle claim 1 , a metal oxide fine particle claim 1 , and/or an organic metal complex.3. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a first metal fine particle and a second metal fine particle.4. A composition according to wherein the fine particles are nanoparticles.5. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the first metal fine particle is selected from copper fine particles claim 1 , zinc fine particles claim 1 , nickel fine particles claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. A composition according to claim 5 , wherein the first metal fine particle comprises copper fine particles.7. A composition ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTROPLATED COMPONENTS AND ELECTROPLATED COMPONENT

Номер: US20200149177A1
Автор: PFEIFFER Wulf

Disclosed is a method for the production of electroplated components. In the disclosed method, an edge layer of a component to be coated is subjected to a mechanical treatment in which the edge layer is deformed at least in portions, consequently the structure of the edge layer being modified at least in portions and hydrogen traps being produced in the modified portions of the edge layer. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for producing electroplated components , in whicha) an edge layer of a component to be coated is subjected to a mechanical treatment, in which the edge layer is deformed at least in portions, consequently the structure of the edge layer being modified at least in portions and, in the modified portions of the edge layer, hydrogen traps being produced, andb) at least on a part of the surface of the mechanically treated edge layer of the component to be coated, a coating is electrodeposited, hydrogen being released during the electrodeposition which penetrates into the mechanically treated edge layer at least partially,the hydrogen traps produced in the modified portions of the edge layer essentially binding the totality of the hydrogen penetrating into the mechanically treated edge layer during the electrodeposition in step b).16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein it is determined or estimated before step a) what volume of hydrogen will penetrate into the mechanically treated edge layer during the electrodeposition in step b) claim 15 , and the mechanical treatment in step a) is effected such that the total volume of the hydrogen traps produced in the modified portions of the edge layer is greater than or equal to the volume of hydrogen determined or estimated before step a).17. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the mechanical treatment in step a) is effected by shot peening claim 15 , by deep rolling claim 15 , by rolling claim 15 , by hammering claim 15 , by material-removing machining claim 15 , preferably grinding claim 15 , turning ...

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11-09-2014 дата публикации

NON-VACUUM METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT-ABSORBING MATERIALS FOR SOLAR CELL APPLICATION

Номер: US20140251435A1

The present invention describes a method of producing a p-type light-absorbing semiconductor copper zinc tin selenide/sulfide (Cu(ZnSn)(SSe)) (abbreviated CZTS) with electrochemical deposition. It can be used in the production of solar cell when combined with an n-type inorganic or an organic semiconductor layer. The present method comprises a one-step or a sequence of depositions using electroplating to fabricate a low-cost and large-area CZTS solar cell, without using expensive and complicated deposition techniques or highly toxic and flammable chemicals in the production process. The present method significantly reduces the cost and energy requirement for production of solar cell.

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL OF TEXTURE AND MORPHOLOGY OF ZINC FILMS THROUGH PULSED METHODS FROM ADDITIVE-FREE ELECTROLYTES

Номер: US20220307151A1
Автор: King Seth Thomas, Sen Suat
Принадлежит:

Various aspects according to the instant disclosure relate to a method of electrodeposition of zinc. The method includes independently controlling at least one of an electrical peak current and a duty cycle. The method further includes depositing the zinc on a substrate. 1. A method of electrodeposition of zinc , the method comprising:independently controlling at least one of an electrical peak current and a duty cycle; anddepositing the zinc on a substrate to form a zinc layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical peak current has a density is in a range of from about 32 mA/cmto 156 A/cm.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the electrical peak current has a density is in a range of from about 0.02 A/cmto 1.5 A/cm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the duty cycle is in a range of from about 0.1% to about 50%.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the duty cycle is in a range of from about 2% to about 90%.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical peak current has a density in a range of from about 0.02 A/cmto 1.5 A/cmand the duty cycle is in a range of from about 2% to about 10%.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical peak current has a density in a range of from about 0.02 A/cmto 0.5 A/cmand the duty cycle is in a range of from about 5% to about 10%.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the zinc is present in a plating bath solution that is free of any additives.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the steel comprises stainless steel claim 1 , carbon steel claim 1 , or a combination thereof.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the electrical peak current and the duty cycle are independently controlled such that the zinc layer comprises a plurality of needle-shaped structures claim 1 , hexagonal-plate structures claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.11. A method of electrodeposition of zinc claim 1 , the method comprising:{'sup': 2', '2, 'independently controlling at least one of an electrical peak current and a duty cycle wherein the ...

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

Sustainable Current Collectors for Lithium Batteries

Номер: US20150180039A1
Принадлежит:

The claimed invention relates to a current collector product for one or more galvanic battery cells. Currently, the metal considered as current collector for the negative electrode is copper. Some of the disadvantages of copper are that it is a rare, heavy and expensive element. To alleviate at least some of the problems of the prior art battery cells, at least part of the current collector electrode supporting portion is composed of pure iron or an iron alloy with less than 10 percent by weight of impurities or alloying constituents. The claimed invention also relates to a galvanic, lithium or sodium, battery cell and to a method for producing a current collector product. 1. A current collector product for one or more galvanic battery cells , wherein the current collector product is adapted to be incorporated into one or more lithium or sodium battery cell(s) and comprises at least one supporting portion adapted for supporting an electrode material thereon to allow transfer of electrons between the current collector product and the electrode material , characterized in that at least a part of the supporting portion is composed of pure iron or an iron alloy with less than 10 percent by weight of impurities or alloying constituents.2. A current collector product according to claim 1 , characterized in that said part is composed of pure iron with less than 2 percent by weight of impurities or alloying constituents.3. A current collector product according to claim 1 , characterized in that said part is composed of pure iron with less than 0.1 percent by weight of carbon.4. A current collector product according to claim 1 , characterized in that said supporting portion is shaped as a foil with a thickness less than or equal to 50 μm claim 1 , preferably less than or equal to 25 μm.5. A current collector product according to claim 1 , characterized in that said supporting portion comprises a thin layer of copper or copper alloy arranged to be in contact with the ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

Copper oxide powder for use in plating of a substrate

Номер: US20200165737A1
Принадлежит: Ebara Corp

Soluble copper oxide powder capable of preventing a decrease in quality of a copper film formed by plating is disclosed. The copper oxide powder contains copper and impurities including sodium. A concentration of the sodium is not more than 20 ppm. The copper oxide powder is regularly supplied into a plating solution. A voltage is applied between an insoluble anode and a substrate immersed in the plating solution, thereby plating the substrate.

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

ADDITIVE FOR ALKALINE ZINC PLATING

Номер: US20180179654A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention refers to a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate, a zinc coated metallic substrate having a specific gloss as well as an aqueous alkaline plating bath for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and the use of a zinc plating bath additive in a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and for improving the optical appearance and/or the adhesion of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate. 2: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the source of zinc ions is zinc oxide and/or the zinc ions are present in the aqueous alkaline plating bath in an amount of from 2.0 to 30.0 g/L bath.3: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the source of hydroxide ions is sodium hydroxide and/or the hydroxide ions are present in the aqueous alkaline plating bath in an amount of from 50.0 to 250.0 g/L bath.4: The process according to claim 1 , wherein in the general formula (I) R is C-C-alkyl; Gis selected from monosaccharides with 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and x is in the range of from 1 to 2.5: The process according to claim 1 , wherein in the general formula (I) R is C-alkyl; Gis glucose and/or xylose and/or arabinose and x is in the range of from 1 to 1.8.6: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the zinc plating bath additive is present in the aqueous alkaline plating bath in an amount of from 0.1 to 10.0 g/L bath.7: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous alkaline plating bath has a pH of from 12.0 to 14.0.8: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous alkaline plating bath further comprises at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a brightener claim 1 , a basic brightener claim 1 , a mixture of a brightener and a basic brightener claim 1 , a water-soluble polymer claim 1 , a leveling agent claim 1 , water softener claim 1 , a complexing agent ...

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

ADDITIVE FOR ALKALINE ZINC PLATING

Номер: US20180179655A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention refers to a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate, a zinc coated metallic substrate having a specific gloss as well as an aqueous alkaline plating bath for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and the use of a zinc plating bath additive in a process for the electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate and for improving the optical appearance and/or the adhesion of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate. 1. A process for electrolytic deposition of a zinc or zinc alloy coating on a metallic substrate , the process comprising: i) a source of zinc ions,', 'ii) a source of hydroxide ions, and', 'iii) a zinc plating bath additive that is a biosurfactant produced by fermentation,, 'placing a metallic substrate in an aqueous alkaline plating bath comprisingthereby forming a zinc or zinc alloy coating on the metallic substrate.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the source of zinc ions is zinc oxide and/or the zinc ions are present in the aqueous alkaline plating bath in an amount of from 2.0 to 30.0 g/L bath.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the source of hydroxide ions is sodium hydroxide and/or the hydroxide ions are present in the aqueous alkaline plating bath in an amount of from 50.0 to 250.0 g/L bath.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the biosurfactant produced by fermentation is at least one selected from the group consisting of rhamnolipid claim 1 , sophorolipid claim 1 , glucoselipid claim 1 , celluloselipid claim 1 , trehaloselipid claim 1 , mannosylerythritollipid claim 1 , and lipopeptide.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the biosurfactant produced by fermentation is a rhamnolipid and/or sophorolipid.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the zinc plating bath additive is present in the aqueous alkaline plating bath in an amount of from 0 ...

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04-06-2020 дата публикации

HOT-PRESSED MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET FOR HOT PRESSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20200172991A1
Принадлежит: JFE STEEL CORPORATION

Disclosed is a hot-pressed member that can exhibit very high tensile strength after hot pressing, excellent delayed fracture resistance, and high tensile shear stress after resistance spot welding by properly adjusting its chemical composition and its microstructure such that at least 20 Nb-based precipitates having a grain size of less than 0.10 μm are present on average per 100 μmof a cross section parallel to a thickness direction of the member, a prior austenite average grain size is 8 μm or less, an average aspect ratio of prior austenite grains is 2.5 or less, and a volume fraction of martensite is 90% or more, and such that a standard deviation of Vickers hardness measured every 200 μm on a surface of the member is 40 or less. 1. A hot-pressed member comprising:a steel chemical composition containing, by mass %, C: 0.28% or more and less than 0.42%, Si: 1.5% or less, Mn: 1.1% or more and 2.4% or less, P: 0.05% or less, S: 0.005% or less, Al: 0.01% or more and 0.50% or less, N: 0.010% or less, and Nb: 0.005% or more and 0.15% or less, with the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities; {'sup': '2', 'a prior austenite average grain size is 8 μm or less, an average aspect ratio of prior austenite grains is 2.5 or less, a volume fraction of martensite is 90% or more, and at least 20 Nb-based precipitates having a grain size of less than 0.10 μm are present on average per 100 μmof a cross section parallel to a thickness direction of the member;'}, 'a microstructure in which'}a standard deviation of Vickers hardness measured every 200 μm on a surface of the member of 40 or less; anda tensile strength of 1780 MPa or more.2. The hot-pressed member according to claim 1 , wherein the steel chemical composition further contains claim 1 , by mass % claim 1 , at least one selected from the group consisting of Ti: 0.15% or less claim 1 , B: 0.0050% or less claim 1 , Mo: 0.50% or less claim 1 , Cr: 0.50% or less claim 1 , Sb: 0.001% or more and 0.020% or less claim 1 , Ca: ...

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