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Dendritic treatment of metallic surfaces for improving adhesive bonding
Assignee: Olin Corp
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Filing: 1984-11-13
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Granted: 1985-11-05
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Expires: 2004-11-13
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a treatment for improving the laminate adhesion of metal and metal alloy materials, particularly copper and copper alloy foils. The treatment comprises electrolytically forming a plurality of dendrites on a surface of the metal or metal alloy material and bonding the dendrites thereto. The dendrites are formed on and bonded to the metal or metal alloy material surface by one or more treatment anodes positioned at an angle to the material being treated and a single current source.
Inventors
- 👤 Arvind Parthasarathi
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-01 18:53
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/38; H05K3/382; H05K3/384; C; C25; C25D; C25D5/00; C25D5/34; C25D5/48; C25D5/60; C25D5/605; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/03; H05K2201/0332; H05K2201/0335; H05K2201/0355; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/03; H05K2203/0307; H05K2203/07; H05K2203/0703; H05K2203/0723; H05K3/22; H05K3/24; H05K3/241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An apparatus for improving the adhesive properties of a metal or metal alloy material, said apparatus comprising: a cell containing an electrolyte solution, said metal or metal alloy material being at least partially immersed in said solution; and means for applying a continuously decreasing current density to said material, said current density applying means comprising an anode positioned at an angle with respect to said material for applying an initial current density to said material in excess of the limiting current density of said solution to form a plurality of dendrites thereon and for applying a final current density below the limiting current density to said material to bond said dendrites to said material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
An apparatus for improving the adhesive properties of a metal or metal alloy material, said apparatus comprising: a cell containing an electrolyte solution, said metal or metal alloy material being at least partially immersed in said solution; and means for applying a continuously decreasing current density to said material, said current density applying means comprising an anode positioned at an angle with respect to said material for applying an initial current density to said material in excess of the limiting current density of said solution to form a plurality of dendrites thereon and for applying a final current density below the limiting current density to said material to bond said dendrites to said material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a power source; and said material being electrically connected to a negative terminal of said power source, whereby said material acts as a cathode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: means for shielding a portion of said material so that no plating takes place along said portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said shielding means comprises an electrical insulating barrier immersed in said electrolyte solution between said anode and said portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising: said power source comprising a constant current source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein: said anode forms a first interelectrode gap with said material, said first gap being defined by the equation: d.sub.1 =V/(I.sub.1 ·p) where d 1 =said first gap; V=applied potential; I 1 =said initial current density; and p=the specific resistance of said electrolyte solution.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein: said anode further forms a second interelectrode gap greater than said first gap with said material; and said second interelectrode gap being defined by the equation: d.sub.2 =V/(I.sub.2 ·p) where d 2 =said second gap; V=the applied potential; I 2 =said final current density; and p=said specific electrolyte solution resistance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further comprising: said angle being defined by said first and second gaps and being greater than about 0° and less than about 90°.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: said metal or metal alloy material being a copper base material; and said electrolyte solution comprising an aqueous copper sulfate--sulfuric acid solution.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: means for cleaning said material prior to forming and bonding said dendrites to said material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: means for applying an anti-tarnishing treatment to said material after completion of said dendrite formation and bonding.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said current density applying means comprises a plurality of anodes, each said anode being positioned at an angle with respect to said material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
112 words
A process for improving the adhesive properties of a metal or metal alloy material, said process comprising: at least partially immersing said metal or metal alloy in an electrolyte solution containing a concentration of metal to be deposited onto said material; positioning an anode at an angle with respect to said material; and applying a potential to said anode so that a continually decreasing current density having an initial value in excess of the limiting current density of said solution for forming a plurality of dendrites thereon and a final current density below the limiting current density of said solution to bond said dendrites to said material is applied to said material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
112 words
A process for improving the adhesive properties of a metal or metal alloy material, said process comprising: at least partially immersing said metal or metal alloy in an electrolyte solution containing a concentration of metal to be deposited onto said material; positioning an anode at an angle with respect to said material; and applying a potential to said anode so that a continually decreasing current density having an initial value in excess of the limiting current density of said solution for forming a plurality of dendrites thereon and a final current density below the limiting current density of said solution to bond said dendrites to said material is applied to said material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 13 further comprising: electrically connecting said material as a cathode.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 14 further comprising: electrically shielding a portion of said material to prevent plating thereon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 15 wherein said shielding step comprises: placing an electrical insulating barrier between said portion of said material and said anode.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 13 further comprising: applying said potential with a single constant current source.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
111 words
The process of claim 13 wherein said anode positioning step comprises: forming a first gap between a leading edge of said anode and said material, said first gap being defined by the equation: d.sub.1 =V/(I.sub.1 ·p) where d 1 =said first gap; V=the applied potential; I 1 =said initial current density; and p=the specific resistance of said solution; and forming a second gap between a trailing edge of said anode and said material, said second gap being greater than said first gap and being defined by the equation: d.sub.2 =V/(I.sub.2 ·p) where d 2 =said second gap; V=the applied potential; I 2 =said final current density; and p=said specific solution resistance.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 13 further comprising: cleaning said material before forming said dendrites thereon.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 13 further comprising: applying an anti-tarnishing treatment to said material after said dendrites have been formed thereon and bonded thereto.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
8 words
The product of the process of claim 13.
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