Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods of preparing the compositions inventions 07/06

20060163072 - Electrolytic process using anion permeable barrier: Processes and systems for electrolytically processing a microfeature workpiece with a first processing fluid and an anode are described. Microfeature workpieces are electrolytically processed using a first processing fluid, an anode, a second processing fluid, and an anion permeable barrier layer. The anion permeable barrier layer separates the first processing...

20060163071 - Nanodevice for controlled charged particle flow and method for producing same: The present invention relates to an apparatus having a nanodevice (1) for controlling the flow of charged particles in an electrolyte. Such apparatus comprises an electrolytic bath container (2) divided by a polymeric membrane foil (3) into a first (4) and a second compartment (5), wherein each compartment (4, 5)...

20060163073 - Process for producing metal plating film, process for producing electronic part and plating film forming apparatus: A process for producing a metal plating film, comprising providing a base element with convex curved surface, depositing a metal plating film on the base element surface and detaching the metal plating film from the base element. The base element surface on which the metal plating film is deposited is...

20060163074 - Algorithm for real-time process control of electro-polishing: Method and apparatus for process control of electro-processes. The method includes electro-processing a wafer by the application of two or more biases and determining an amount of charge removed as a result of each bias, separately. In one embodiment, an endpoint is determined for each bias when the amount of...

20060163075 - Method and apparatus for downhole pipe or casing repair: A downhole pipe or casing repair method and apparatus includes a corrosion monitoring tool adapted for examining an interior of a pipe or tubing or casing to create a record of the condition of said interior of said pipe, a surface treatment apparatus for cleaning said interior of said pipe,...

20060163076 - Method and apparatus for electrochemical plating semiconductor wafers: A method of electroplating conductive material on semiconductor wafers controls undesirable surface defects by reducing the electroplating current as the wafer is being initially immersed in a plating bath. Further defect reduction and improved bottom up plating of vias is achieved by applying a static charge on the wafer before...

20060163077 - Method for producing nanocarbon material and method for manufacturing wiring structure: A nano carbon material is formed on the surface of a metal catalyst by conducting an electrolysis in an electrolysis solution containing an organic solvent, the semiconductor on which the metal catalyst is unevenly formed being used as a cathode....

20060163078 - Single pass, dual thickness electroplating system for head suspension components: A method for simultaneously electroplating exposed conductor regions on both sides of a disk drive suspension component by providing an electroplating system having a bath of electroplating solution with first and second anodes in the bath. The suspension component is positioned in the bath of electroplating solution between the first...

20060163079 - Method for the formation of a good contact surface on an aluminium support bar and support bar: The invention relates to a method for achieving a good contact surface on an aluminium electrode support bar used in electrolysis. In the method the support bar is fabricated as a continuous bar and a highly electroconductive layer is formed on its end. The highly electroconductive layer forms a metallic...

20060163080 - Pulse plating process for deposition of gold-tin alloy: The invention relates to a solution for use in connection with the deposition of a gold-tin alloy on an electroplatable substrate. This solution generally includes water, stannous tin ions, a complexing agent to render the stannous tin ions soluble, complexed gold ions, and an alloy stabilization agent that includes an...

20060163081 - Expandable anode for diaphragm cells: The invention describes an anodic structure for electrolysis cell provided with a separator, in particular for a diaphragm chlor-alkali electrolysis cell, consisting of at least one movable surface suited to be put in contact with the separator. The movable surface comprises a component of higher thickness in contact with a...

20060163082 - Method for copper electrowinning in hydrochloric solution: A method for the production of metallic copper in a substantially dendrite-free crystalline form is described, comprising an electrowinning from a cuprous and/or cupric chloride solution carried out in a spouted bed cell comprising a cathode consisting of a descending bed of metallic beads....

20060163083 - Method and composition for electro-chemical-mechanical polishing: Methods and compositions for electro-chemical-mechanical polishing (e-CMP) of silicon chip interconnect materials, such as copper, are provided. The methods include the use of compositions according to the invention in combination with pads having various configurations....

20060163084 - Apparatus for cathodic protection in an environment in which thin film corrosive fluids are formed and method thereof: An apparatus and method for cathodic protection in an environment where thin film corrosive fluids are formed is provided. The apparatus which protects from corrosion an object exposed to the thin film corrosive fluids, by artificially adjusting a potential of the object, comprises a DC power supply of which cathode...

20060163085 - Process for producing mixed electrolytic water: The invention illustrates a method for producing mixed electrolyzed water of cathode-side electrolyzed water and anode-side electrolyzed water by supplying an aqueous electrolytic solution that contains a chloride salt and an inorganic acid to a non-diaphragm electrolytic cell that has at least a pair of inert electrodes having an electrode-to-electrode...

20060163086 - Apparatus and method for measuring reaction result of samples on biosensor: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for determining whether or not a biosensor comprising two working electrodes and one reference electrode is well manufactured, and for rapidly and accurately quantifying a specific substance contained in a biological sample. The method comprises the steps of: sequentially supplying the respective working...

20060163087 - Reaction conditions sensor: A method and apparatus for detecting adverse conditions during the analysis of chemical and biological processes are disclosed. In one embodiment, the reaction conditions in a microelectrochemical reaction chamber are monitored. The reaction chamber comprises electrodes arranged to pass an electric current through reaction mixture located within the reaction chamber,...

20060163088 - Amperometric sensor with counter electrode isolated from fill solution: An amperometric sensor includes a sensor body having a distal end and an interior containing an electrolytic fill solution. A porous membrane is disposed proximate the distal end to allow diffusion of molecules or ions of interest. A working electrode is disposed within the sensor body proximate the membrane. A...

20060157351 - Method of manufacturing printed circuit board: A printed circuit board having prescribed conductive patterns formed on an insulating layer is provided about 20 mm apart from an AC electrode provided in a plasma etching device. An earth electrode is provided on the side opposing the AC electrode. More specifically, the printed circuit board is provided outside...

20060157352 - Method of electroplating and pre-treating aluminium workpieces: Disclosed is a method of applying a metal layer onto at least one surface of an aluminium or aluminium alloy workpiece, including the steps of pre-treating the surface by cathodic activation in a pre-treatment bath containing sulphuric acid and metal-ions selected from the group consisting of nickel, iron and cobalt,...

20060157353 - Method for the anodic alkoxylation of organic substances: Organic substrates, such as cyclic ethers, N-substituted amides, ketones, alkyl-aromatic substances and alkyl-heteroaromatic substances can be anodically alkoxylated, especially methoxylated, in the presence of an alcohol. Alkoxylation in the presence of a mediator or in a divided cell using a solid electrolyte is known. The anodic alkoxylation according to the...

20060157354 - System and method for generating high pressure hydrogen: The invention provides a system and a method for generating high pressure hydrogen that is able to efficiently and safely generate hydrogen by only the electrolysis of water even when using electric power generated by a frequently varying natural energy, such as sunlight, without using any compressors. The system comprises...

20060157355 - Electrolytic process using anion permeable barrier: Processes and systems for electrolytically processing a microfeature workpiece with a first processing fluid and an anode are described. Microfeature workpieces are electrolytically processed using a first processing fluid, an anode, a second processing fluid, and an anion permeable barrier layer. The anion permeable barrier layer separates the first processing...

20060151326 - Electrolytic apparatus for use in oxide electrowinning method: An electrolytic apparatus for an oxide electrolytic method having a constitution such that in the interior of an electrolytic vessel 10, a common cathode 12 and two types of anodes different in shape and arrangement (here, a first anode 14 arranged beneath the cathode, and a second anode 16 arranged...

20060151327 - Analysis method: Analytical methods are disclosed for determining the quantity of organic components in a bath. The analytical methods work over a broad concentration range of organic components and are sensitive in measuring organic bath components at low concentrations....

20060151328 - Method of electroplating a workpiece having high-aspect ratio holes: In order to electroplate workpieces comprising high-aspect ratio holes a method is disclosed comprising the steps bringing the workpiece and at least one anode into contact with a metal plating electrolyte, and applying a voltage between the workpiece and the anodes, to the effect that a current flow is provided...

20060151329 - Plating layer for sliding portion and method for forming the same: In forming a plating layer for a sliding portion, which comprises Cr that is electrolytically-deposited in a plating bath containing Cr, the plating bath contains organic sulfonic acid. Accordingly, micro-cracks are formed at the plating layer. The plating layer for a sliding portion has the superior low friction and lubricating...

20060151330 - Device for the metallisation of printed forms which are equipped with electrically conductive tracks and associated metallisation method: The invention relates to a printed circuit which is equipped with electrically conductive tracks and which can be obtained by means of gravure printing. Gravure printing can be used to obtain conductive tracks of a very small thickness, such that said tracks have a high electrical resistance. In order to...

20060151331 - Method of producing thin films of compound i-iii-vi,promoting the incorporation of iii elements in the film: The invention relates to a method of producing thin films of compound CIGS by means of electrodeposition. According to the invention, a surface-active compound, such as dodecyl sodium sulphate, is added to an electrolysis bath solution in order to promote the incorporation of gallium in the CIGS films....

20060151332 - Combustible gas detection system: A system is provided for monitoring the levels of combustible gas in a gas stream. The system includes means for controlling the relative humidity of the gas stream and maintain a humidity level in the performance range of combustible gas sensors. A number of methods are illustrated for achieving the...

20060151333 - Cathode systems for electrolytically obtaining aluminum: Cathode systems for the electrolytic production of aluminum, which are divided in the direction of their long axis on the side of the power conduction from the cathode into at least two parts having differing electrical resistances in such a way that the electrical resistance from the ends of the...

20060151334 - Method of conditioning iron alloy-based anodes for aluminium electrowinning: A metallic aluminium electrowinning anode structure has initially an iron-based alloy outer part with an active anode surface which is essentially metallic and free of any ceramic compounds of metals from the metallic. The anode structure undergoes a conditioning treatment that includes: substantially preventing the essentially metallic active surface free...

20060151335 - Process for performing an isolated pd(0) catalyzed reaction electrochemically on an electrode array device: There is disclosed a process for performing an isolated Pd(0) catalyzed reaction electrochemically on an electrode array device. Preferably the Pd(0) catalyzed reaction is a Heck reaction. Specifically, there is disclosed a process for conducting an isolated Pd(0) catalyzed reaction on a plurality of electrodes, comprising providing an electrode array...

20060151336 - Pad for electrochemical processing: Systems and methods for electrochemically processing. In one embodiment, a plurality of grooves are formed in a polishing surface of a polishing pad. The grooves are adapted to facilitate the flow of polishing fluid over the polishing pad. Conductive layers are respectively formed in the grooves, wherein the conductive layers...

20060151337 - Electrocoagulation reaction chamber: A frame carries an electrode stack on pivots so that the stack can be assembled and maintained in horizontal position and operated for treating a fluid stream in vertical position with upward flow. Plates of the electrode stack are lined on minor edges by molded-on, non-reactive extensions to protect against...

20060151338 - Multi-function sensor system and method of operation: A gas sensor system includes an ammonia-sensing cell for generating a signal upon exposure to an unknown gas comprising ammonia, an A/F cell for generating a signal upon exposure to hydrocarbons in the gas, a heater in thermal communication with the cells and a housing in which the cells and...

20060144711 - Electrochemical machining device and electrochemical machining method: A object of this invention is to provide an electrolytic processing method and apparatus that can suppress a change in the electric conductivity of a fluid due to contaminants, such as processing products produced in electrolytic processing, so that the fluid can maintain good flattening properties. The electrolytic processing apparatus...

20060144712 - Systems and methods for electrochemically processing microfeature workpieces: Systems and methods for electrochemically processing microfeature workpieces are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes flowing a first processing fluid at least proximate to a processing site in a reaction chamber, flowing a second processing fluid at least proximate to an electrode in the reaction chamber, applying an...

20060144713 - Optical filter for image display devices and manufacturing method thereof: An optical filter that may include a transparent substrate, a photocatalytic film formed on the back surface of the transparent substrate, a metal pattern formed by selectively exposing the photocatalytic film to light and growing a metal crystal thereon by plating, and a near-infrared ray shielding and photoselective absorbing layer...

20060144714 - Substrate plating method and apparatus: A method and apparatus plate a substrate to form wiring by efficiently filling a fine recess formed in a semiconductor substrate with plating metal without a void or contamination. The plating of the substrate to fill a wiring recess formed in the semiconductor substrate with plating metal includes performing an...

20060144715 - Production of ultra pure salt: This invention relates to the methods and installations for producing ultra pure sodium chloride salt crystals primarily for use in saturating depleted brine resulting from the electrolytic decomposition of saturated brine in chlor alkali membrane cells for the production of chlorine, caustic soda and hydrogen. More particularly, this invention related...

20060144716 - Process for multiple stage direct electrowinning of copper: A system and process for recovering copper from a copper-containing ore, concentrate, or other copper-bearing material to produce high quality cathode copper from a leach solution without the use of copper solvent/solution extraction techniques or apparatus. A process for recovering copper from a copper-containing ore generally includes the steps of...

20060144717 - Process for recovery of copper from copper-bearing material using pressure leaching, direct electrowinning and solvent/solution extraction: The present invention relates generally to a process for recovering copper and/or other metal values from a metal-bearing ore, concentrate, or other metal-bearing material using pressure leaching and direct electrowinning. More particularly, the present invention relates to a substantially acid-autogenous process for recovering copper from chalcopyrite-containing ore using pressure leaching...

20060144718 - Method and apparatus for removing and controlling microbial contamination in dental unit water lines by electrolysis: Apparatus for removing and controlling microbial contamination in dental unit water includes a source of water and an electrolytic subsystem located between the source and a dental unit that continuously treats all the water from the source before the water enters the dental unit. The subsystem does not segregate the...

20060144719 - Quantitative, real time measurements of localized corrosion events: An electrochemical noise method, apparatus and system calculates parameters of interest related to corrosion rates of an electrically conductive article. The method involves placing a test electrode, a reference electrode, and an auxiliary electrode in an environment of interest; placing the test electrode under potentiostatic control regime for a potential...

20060144720 - Chemical sensors: The invention relates to methods for detecting metals or salts thereof in aqueous solutions, detectors for carrying out the methods, and processes for preparing the detectors. Exemplary metals include platinum, palladium, silver, mercury and gold....

20060144721 - Calibration method and apparatus for potentiostats: A system and method for potentiostat calibration includes a conductive substrate, a model film placed on the substrate, an electrolyte, and a potentionstat for obtaining calibration data from tests conducted on the model film. The electrolyte is disposed at a first side of the model film opposite the substrate, and...