US5300158A
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Protective coating having adhesion improving characteristics
Assignee: Olin Corp
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Filing: 1992-05-26
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Granted: 1994-04-05
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Expires: 2012-05-26
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a method of treating a copper or copper alloy substrate to provide improved resistance to both oxidation and to chemical attack. The substrate is immersed in an aqueous solution containing both chromium (VI) ion and phosphate ions. The treatment is particularly effective for protecting imaged printed circuit boards during storage, handling and use.
Inventors
- 👤 Szuchain Chen
- 👤 Nina Yukov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:18
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/456; H10W70/457; C; C23; C23C; C23C22/00; C23C22/05; C23C22/06; C23C22/24; C23C22/33; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/22; H05K3/28; H05K3/282; H05K3/38; H05K3/382; H05K3/385; H10W74/00; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/756
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of treating a copper or copper alloy substrate to provide improved oxidation resistance and chemical resistance, comprising: treating said substrate with an aqueous solution containing from about 0.1 to about 10 g/l of chromium (VI) ions and from about 1.5 to about 10 g/l of phosphate ions, said phosphate ions being provided from a source selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid, a mixture of sulfuric acid and sodium phosphate, a mixture of sulfuric acid and potassium phosphate, and a mixture of sulfuric acid and lithium phosphate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of treating a copper or copper alloy substrate to provide improved oxidation resistance and chemical resistance, comprising: treating said substrate with an aqueous solution containing from about 0.1 to about 10 g/l of chromium (VI) ions and from about 1.5 to about 10 g/l of phosphate ions, said phosphate ions being provided from a source selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid, a mixture of sulfuric acid and sodium phosphate, a mixture of sulfuric acid and potassium phosphate, and a mixture of sulfuric acid and lithium phosphate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said method of treating comprises immersion of said substrate into said aqueous solution.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the aqueous solution contains from about 1.5 to about 5 g/l chromium (VI) ions and from about 1.5 to about 5 g/l phosphate ions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said chromium (VI) ions are provided from a source selected from the group consisting of chromic acid, sodium dichromate and potassium dichromate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said chromium (VI) ions are provided from sodium dichromate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said phosphate ions are provided from phosphoric acid.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for the manufacture of a printed circuit board having improved resistance to oxidation and chemical attach, comprising the sequential steps of: (a) laminating a copper or copper alloy foil to a first dielectric substrate; (b) forming said foil into a plurality of circuit traces; and (c) coating both said dielectric substrate and said plurality of circuit traces with a layer containing chromium, phosphorous and oxygen by immersing said substrate and said plurality of circuit traces in an aqueous solution containing from about 1.4 to about 14.3 g/l sodium dichromate and from about 2.9 to about 9.6 g/l phosphoric acid, said aqueous solution being heated to a temperature of from about 50° C. boiling.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for the manufacture of a printed circuit board having improved resistance to oxidation and chemical attach, comprising the sequential steps of: (a) laminating a copper or copper alloy foil to a first dielectric substrate; (b) forming said foil into a plurality of circuit traces; and (c) coating both said dielectric substrate and said plurality of circuit traces with a layer containing chromium, phosphorous and oxygen by immersing said substrate and said plurality of circuit traces in an aqueous solution containing from about 1.4 to about 14.3 g/l sodium dichromate and from about 2.9 to about 9.6 g/l phosphoric acid, said aqueous solution being heated to a temperature of from about 50° C. boiling.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said aqueous solution contains from about 2.3 to about 4.3 g/l sodium dichromate and from about 3.5 to about 4.8 g/l phosphoric acid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 7 wherein subsequent to step (c), a second dielectric layer is bonded to said first dielectric layer and to said plurality of circuit traces.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for forming an electronic package having reduced moisture ingress comprising immersing a leadframe in an aqueous solution containing from about 1.4 to a bout 14.3 g/l sodium dichromate and from about 2.9 to about 9.6 g/l phosphoric acid, said aqueous solution being heated to a temperature of from about 50° C. to boiling, said immersion taking place prior to sealing said leadframe to said package.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for forming an electronic package having reduced moisture ingress comprising immersing a leadframe in an aqueous solution containing from about 1.4 to a bout 14.3 g/l sodium dichromate and from about 2.9 to about 9.6 g/l phosphoric acid, said aqueous solution being heated to a temperature of from about 50° C. to boiling, said immersion taking place prior to sealing said leadframe to said package.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said aqueous solution contains from about 2.3 to about 4.3 g/l sodium dichromate and from about 3.5 to about 4.8 g/l phosphoric acid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 10 wherein a portion of said leadframe is embedded in a molding resin.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 10 wherein a portion of said leadframe is disposed between an adhesively bonded to discrete base and cover components.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 13 wherein said base and cover components are also treated with said aqueous solution.
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