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CHROME METAL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Platemaking (Printing)
- Flexography (Printing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chrome-plated anilox
1, record 1, English, chrome%2Dplated%20anilox
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A roll]... manufactured by knurling a soft metal(such as copper) with a knurling tool [and] chrome plated to provide some degree of wear resistance. 2, record 1, English, - chrome%2Dplated%20anilox
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The individual cells [of chrome-plated anilox] have a pyramidal shape, with either a pointy or flat bottom. 2, record 1, English, - chrome%2Dplated%20anilox
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chrome plated anilox
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Clicherie (Imprimerie)
- Flexographie (Imprimerie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anilox chromé
1, record 1, French, anilox%20chrom%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cylindre anilox gravé mécaniquement sur cuivre puis recouvert d'une mince couche de chrome. 1, record 1, French, - anilox%20chrom%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sanding and Polishing of Metals
- Surface Treatment of Metals
- Construction Finishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micropolishing
1, record 2, English, micropolishing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EMI specializes in metal finishing of stainless steel through a process called Electropolishing. Stainless Steel Electropolishing at EMI can provide a chrome like appearance through micropolishing. This type of finish is not done by buffing, making electropolishing superior to any final process that can be done to stainless steel. 1, record 2, English, - micropolishing
Record 2, Key term(s)
- micro-polishing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sablage et ponçage des métaux
- Traitements de surface des métaux
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- micropolissage
1, record 2, French, micropolissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération de superfinition destinée à améliorer l'état de surface des tôles inoxydables ou des métaux non ferreux. 1, record 2, French, - micropolissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enarenado y pulimento de metales
- Tratamiento de superficie de los metales
- Acabado (Construcción)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- micropulido
1, record 2, Spanish, micropulido
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-06-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Investment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mining house
1, record 3, English, mining%20house
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mining company 2, record 3, English, mining%20company
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mining industry in South Africa has seen significant restructuring and changes since the early 90's with the traditional "big six" mining houses-Anglo American/De Beers, Gencor/Billiton, Goldfields, JCI, Anglovaal and Rand Mines-being restructured and extending their global presence. These companies traditionally controlled gold, platinum, chrome, coal and base metal production in South Africa. 1, record 3, English, - mining%20house
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Today more than three-quarters of Canadian mineral production originates from fewer than one-quarter of Canada’s mining companies. 3, record 3, English, - mining%20house
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Investissements et placements
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- société minière
1, record 3, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- compagnie minière 2, record 3, French, compagnie%20mini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- maison minière 3, record 3, French, maison%20mini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les sociétés minières s'appuient [...] sur les syndicats pour obtenir des réformes qu'elles jugent indispensables dans la législation de l'apartheid. [...] Les dirigeants de l'Anglo American ont condamné ces textes qui «empêchent [...] les personnes de couleur d'accéder au système de la libre entreprise et de participer à ses bénéfices [...]» Cette nouvelle manière de voir n'est pas partagée par toutes les compagnies [...] En 1985, les principales compagnies d'or étaient l'Anglo American Company [...], Gold Fields [...], Gencor [...], Rand Mines, JCI [...] et Anglovaal [...] 4, record 3, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] il devient le premier Noir à prendre le contrôle de [JCI,] la légendaire maison minière d'Afrique du Sud. Cette pionnière du «Rand», la région aurifère, fut fondée en 1888 par Barney Barnato, déjà enrichi par le diamant de Kimberley, qui acheta tous les terrains nécessaires pour bâtir la ville de Johannesburg. 3, record 3, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
De nos jours, plus des trois quarts de la production minière canadienne sont attribuables à moins d'un quart des sociétés minières de notre pays. 5, record 3, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- Packaging in Metal
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tin-free steel
1, record 4, English, tin%2Dfree%20steel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TFS 1, record 4, English, TFS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tin free steel 2, record 4, English, tin%20free%20steel
correct
- TFS 1, record 4, English, TFS
correct
- TFS 1, record 4, English, TFS
- electrolytic chrome-coated steel 1, record 4, English, electrolytic%20chrome%2Dcoated%20steel
correct
- ECCS 1, record 4, English, ECCS
correct
- ECCS 1, record 4, English, ECCS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extra-soft, cold-rolled steel, coated on both sides with metal chrome and chromium oxide through electrolysis in order to enhance appearance and corrosion resistance. 3, record 4, English, - tin%2Dfree%20steel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Namely used in the manufacture of beer and soft drink two-piece cans. 3, record 4, English, - tin%2Dfree%20steel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Emballages en métal
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acier chromé-chromaté
1, record 4, French, acier%20chrom%C3%A9%2Dchromat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- T.F.S. 1, record 4, French, T%2EF%2ES%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fer chromé-chromaté 2, record 4, French, fer%20chrom%C3%A9%2Dchromat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- fer chromé 3, record 4, French, fer%20chrom%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] acier extra-doux, laminé à froid, revêtu sur ses deux faces, par électrolyse, d'une couche de chrome métallique et d'oxydes de chrome trivalent beaucoup plus mince que la couche d'étain. 1, record 4, French, - acier%20chrom%C3%A9%2Dchromat%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce traitement améliore l'apparence et la résistance à la corrosion de l'acier. 2, record 4, French, - acier%20chrom%C3%A9%2Dchromat%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On le retrouve entre autres dans la fabrication des boîtes métal 2 pièces. 2, record 4, French, - acier%20chrom%C3%A9%2Dchromat%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-07-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scratched 1, record 5, English, scratched
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifies a narrow line-type exception in paint reaching prime coat or metal. Also applies to line-like exceptions in chrome bumpers. 1, record 5, English, - scratched
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- égratigné 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9gratign%C3%A9
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une trace longue et étroite ayant entamé l'enduit d'apprêt. S'applique aussi aux dégradations de type linéaire que subit le chrome des pare-chocs. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9gratign%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-05-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chrome metal 1, record 6, English, chrome%20metal
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chrome métal
1, record 6, French, chrome%20m%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On obtient (...) du chrome métallique par dissociation thermique de l'iodure de chrome (II) au contact d'une surface appropriée chauffée sous vide (procédé Van Arkel-de Boer). C'est la forme de chrome métal la plus pure que l'on connaisse. 1, record 6, French, - chrome%20m%C3%A9tal
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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