Surface Analysis of Chromate Treated Copper

Abstract

The oxide layers of copper specimens formed by the commercial etching agent Isoprep 201 have been examined by the surface analytical techniques of ESCA spectra and Auger depth profiling. The result indicates that the agent has reduced significantly the surface oxidation, as well as the tarnishing effect of copper. The presence of Cr on the oxidized surface is found to play a major role in the oxidation kinetics at room temperature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241531

Entities

People

  • Edward H Chen
  • Sin-shong Lin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Chromium
  • Chromium Compounds
  • Contamination
  • Copper Oxides
  • Electron Spectroscopy
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Military Research
  • Oxidation
  • Oxide Films
  • Oxides
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Organic Chemistry