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CUIVRAGE ELECTROLYTIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plating of Metals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- copper electroplating
1, record 1, English, copper%20electroplating
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Copper Electroplating. Copper is electroplated from a wide variety of baths for (1) decoration and corrosion resistance (with nickel under chromium), (2) through-hole plating, (3) nitriding stop-off, (4) electroforming (record plating, etc.), and (5) decoration to be usually followed by lacquer. 1, record 1, English, - copper%20electroplating
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electroplating: cathodic plating of metal parts with other metals to improve appearance, protect base metal from corrosive attack, provide a wear-resistant surface, and improve solderability and electrical or thermal conductivity of metal parts. Plating may also be used to build up over machined or worn surfaces. 1, record 1, English, - copper%20electroplating
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Placage des métaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cuivrage électrolytique
1, record 1, French, cuivrage%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cuivrage électrolytique est l'un des traitements galvanoplastiques de surface les plus utilisés; il permet soit la protection contre la corrosion atmosphérique du fer et de l'acier, soit la constitution d’une couche intermédiaire dans certains traitements électrolytiques(nickelage, chromage), soit la formation d’une réserve(cémentation). 2, record 1, French, - cuivrage%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enchapado de metales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobreado electrolítico
1, record 1, Spanish, cobreado%20electrol%C3%ADtico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El cobreado electrolítico se obtiene con ánodos de cobre solubles y un baño que puede ser ácido (sulfato de cobre y ácido sulfúrico) o alcalino (cianuros de cobre y alcalino y sosa cáustica o carbonato alcalino). 1, record 1, Spanish, - cobreado%20electrol%C3%ADtico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Surface Coating (Metals)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- copper plating
1, record 2, English, copper%20plating
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- copper facing 2, record 2, English, copper%20facing
correct
- copper depositing 2, record 2, English, copper%20depositing
correct
- copper wash 3, record 2, English, copper%20wash
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Recouvrement des métaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cuivrage
1, record 2, French, cuivrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de formation d’un revêtement de cuivre sur une surface. 2, record 2, French, - cuivrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cuivrage chimique, électrolytique, par métallisation au pistolet, par placage. 3, record 2, French, - cuivrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes gráficas e imprenta
- Revestimiento de metales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobreado
1, record 2, Spanish, cobreado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cobreado electrolítico, químico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cobreado
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