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Method of preparation and use of novel electroless plating catalysts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-23
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A method for the formation of novel colloidal catalytic electroless plating compositions comprises admixing a highly stable non-active colloidal dispersion with an activity modifier. The mixture so formed is used in electroless plating processes wherein a pre-cleaned substrate is contacted with the novel colloidal catalytic composition, rinsed, contacted with a reducing or activating solution and then contacted with an electroless plating solution.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathan Feldstein
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:01
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C18/00; C23C18/16; C23C18/18; C23C18/20; C23C18/28; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/10; H05K3/18; H05K3/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for forming an active catalyst useful in electroless plating processes comprising a metal capable of electroless plating initiation derived from the admixing of weakly active colloidal dispersion of said metal or a compound of said metal or alloy of said metal containing a stabilizer so as to render said dispersion stable with a reactivity modifier selected from the groups consisting of surfactants and soluble halides.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for forming an active catalyst useful in electroless plating processes comprising a metal capable of electroless plating initiation derived from the admixing of weakly active colloidal dispersion of said metal or a compound of said metal or alloy of said metal containing a stabilizer so as to render said dispersion stable with a reactivity modifier selected from the groups consisting of surfactants and soluble halides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said colloidal dispersion comprises dispersions of hydrous oxides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method recited in claim 2 wherein said hydrous oxides are selected from the group consisting of hydrous oxides of cobalt, nickel, copper, palladium and silver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said reactivity modifier is selected from the group consisting of sodiumlaurylsulfate and sodiumdecylsulfate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said hydrous oxide is selected from at least one member of the group consisting of hydrous oxides of cobalt nickel, copper, palladium and silver.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method recited in claim 5 wherein said reactivity modifier is selected from at least one member of the group consisting of sodiumlaurylsulfate and sodiumdecylsulfate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said weakly active colloidal dispersion comprises non-precious metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 7 wherein non-precious metals are selected from at least one member of the group consisting of copper, cobalt, nickel, and iron.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said weakly active colloidal dispersion comprises precious metal devoid of tin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the colloid of the weakly active colloidal dispersion is negatively charged.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the colloid of the weakly active colloidal dispersion is positively charged.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
An active catalyst suitable for use in the preparation of non-conductors prior to electroless plating processes comprising a metal capable of electroless plating initiation resulting from the admixture of a weakly active colloidal dispersion of said metal or a compound of said metal or alloy of said metal containing a stabilizer therein with a reactivity modifier selected from the group consisting of surfactants and soluble halides.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
66 words
An active catalyst suitable for use in the preparation of non-conductors prior to electroless plating processes comprising a metal capable of electroless plating initiation resulting from the admixture of a weakly active colloidal dispersion of said metal or a compound of said metal or alloy of said metal containing a stabilizer therein with a reactivity modifier selected from the group consisting of surfactants and soluble halides.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catalyst according to claim 12 wherein said weakly active colloidal dispersion comprises of non-precious metals.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The catalyst according to claim 13 wherein the non-precious metals are selected from at least one member of the group consisting of copper, cobalt, nickel and iron.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The active catalyst according to claim 12 wherein the colloid of the colloidal dispersion is negatively charged.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
60 words
A catalyst suitable for use in electroless plating processes comprising a catalytic metal capable of electroless plating initiaion resulting from the admixture of a weakly active colloidal dispersion of an hydrous metal oxide of said metal a stabilizer and a reactivity modifier selected from at least one member of the group consisting of surface active agent and a soluble halide.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
60 words
A catalyst suitable for use in electroless plating processes comprising a catalytic metal capable of electroless plating initiaion resulting from the admixture of a weakly active colloidal dispersion of an hydrous metal oxide of said metal a stabilizer and a reactivity modifier selected from at least one member of the group consisting of surface active agent and a soluble halide.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
The catalyst recited in claim 16 wherein said hydrous oxide is selected from at least one member of the group consisting of hydrous oxides of cobalt, nickel, copper, palladium and silver.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catalyst recited in claim 16 wherein said surface active agent is selected from the group consisting of sodiumlaurylsulfate and sodiumdecylsulfate.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
86 words
A process for electroless plating a non-metallic substrates comprises of the steps of: a. cleaning said substrate, b. immersing said substrate in a colloidal catalytic primer composition comprising a catalytic metal capable of electroless plating initiation prepared by admixing a weakly active colloidal dispersion of said metal or a compound of said metal or alloy of said metal containing a stabilizer therein with a reactivity modifier selected from the group consisting or surfactants and soluble halides and c. immersing the substrate in an electroless plating bath.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
86 words
A process for electroless plating a non-metallic substrates comprises of the steps of: a. cleaning said substrate, b. immersing said substrate in a colloidal catalytic primer composition comprising a catalytic metal capable of electroless plating initiation prepared by admixing a weakly active colloidal dispersion of said metal or a compound of said metal or alloy of said metal containing a stabilizer therein with a reactivity modifier selected from the group consisting or surfactants and soluble halides and c. immersing the substrate in an electroless plating bath.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process recited in claim 19 including the step of immersing the primed-substrate in a developer solution prior to immersion in said electroless plating bath,
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process according to claim 19 wherein said weakly active colloidal dispersion comprises non-precious metal.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process according to claim 21 wherein the non-precious metal is selected from at least one metal of the group consisting of copper, cobalt, nickel, and iron.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process according to claim 19 wherein the weakly active colloidal dispersion comprises of precious metals.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process according to claim 23 wherein said weakly active colloidal dispersion is further admixed with a surfactant,
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process according to claim 19 wherein the colloid of the colloidal catalytic primer composition is negatively charged. Please amend the following claims:
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
39 words
An active catalytic formulation useful in electroless plating processes comprising the product of the admixture of a soluble metal salt, a lignosulfonate and an alkaline compound, wherein the metal of said metal salt is capable of electroless plating initiations.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
39 words
An active catalytic formulation useful in electroless plating processes comprising the product of the admixture of a soluble metal salt, a lignosulfonate and an alkaline compound, wherein the metal of said metal salt is capable of electroless plating initiations.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
64 words
A method for forming an active catalytic composition useful in electroless plating processes comprising the admixing a stable, weakly active colloidal dispersion with a reactivity modifier wherein said stable dispersion is prepared by the admixing and aging of a soluble metal salt of a catalytic metal, protein and an alkaline compound capable of electroless plating initiation and wherein said reactivity modifier is a surfactant.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
64 words
A method for forming an active catalytic composition useful in electroless plating processes comprising the admixing a stable, weakly active colloidal dispersion with a reactivity modifier wherein said stable dispersion is prepared by the admixing and aging of a soluble metal salt of a catalytic metal, protein and an alkaline compound capable of electroless plating initiation and wherein said reactivity modifier is a surfactant.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 27 wherein the reactivity modifier is an alkali alkylsulfate selected from the group consisting of alkalilaurylsulfate and alkailidecylsulfate.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method according to claim 27 wherein the protein is gelatin.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method according to claim 27 wherein the soluble metal salt is selected from at least one metal of the group consisting of copper, cobalt, nickel, and iron.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 27 wherein the colloid of said dispersion is positively charged.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 27 wherein the colloid of said dispersion is negatively charged.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 27 wherein said reactivity modifier in a soluble halide.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
54 words
A process for the preparation of non-metallic substrates prior to electroless plating comprises the steps of a. Immersing said substrate in a weakly active colloidal catalytic composition containing a stabilizer, and b. Immersing the substrate in a composition comprising a reactivity modifier wherein said reactivity modifier is a surfactant devoid of any reducing agent.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
54 words
A process for the preparation of non-metallic substrates prior to electroless plating comprises the steps of a. Immersing said substrate in a weakly active colloidal catalytic composition containing a stabilizer, and b. Immersing the substrate in a composition comprising a reactivity modifier wherein said reactivity modifier is a surfactant devoid of any reducing agent.
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