Near neutral pH cleaning/activation process to reduce surface oxides on metal surfaces prior to electroplating
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Sep 18, 2007
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Jun 4, 2004
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The invention relates to a method for electroplating a metal deposit on electroplatable portions of composite articles that have both electroplatable and non-electroplatable portions. In this method, the invention is an improvement which comprises treating the articles prior to electroplating to provide the electroplatable portions with enhanced electroplatability. This is achieved by passing a current though a near neutral pH solution that contains a conductivity agent and a buffer to reduce or remove surface oxides and contaminants from such portions without deleteriously affecting the non-electroplatable portions of the articles. When the treated surfaces are subsequently subjected to metal plating, a uniform, smooth metal deposit is achieved.
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