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Title: Molecular assemblies as protective barriers and adhesion promotion interlayer

Patent ·
OSTI ID:187060

A protective diffusion barrier having adhesive qualities for metalized surfaces is provided by a passivating agent having the formula HS--(CH{sub 2}){sub 11}--COOH which forms a very dense, transparent organized molecular assembly or layer that is impervious to water, alkali, and other impurities and corrosive substances that typically attack metal surfaces. 8 figs.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093
Assignee:
Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,487,792/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-258,984
OSTI ID:
187060
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 30 Jan 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English