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PHOSPHATATION [2 records]

Record 1 2003-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

In the particular case of surface active agents, a chemical reaction resulting in the formation of phosphoric esters.

OBS

phosphation: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Dans le cas particulier des agents de surface, réaction chimique permettant d'obtenir des esters phosphoriques.

OBS

phosphatation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
DEF

Acción y efecto de convertir en sal o éster de los ácidos fosfóricos.

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Record 2 2003-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finishing (Metal Processing)
DEF

Formation of a layer of insoluble phosphates on a metal surface using an agent containing phosphoric acid and/or phosphates. The formation of a very thin film is frequently (but incorrectly) called passivation. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

phosphating: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finition (Transformation des métaux)
DEF

Formation sur une surface métallique d'une couche de phosphates insolubles par immersion dans une solution d'acide phosphorique et/ou de phosphates. La formation d'un film très mince est parfois improprement appelée passivation.

OBS

phosphatation : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acabado de metales (Transformación)
DEF

Proceso de protección superficial de hierros y aceros, mediante la formación de una capa de fosfatos complejos.

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