Ionic Liquids - Unprecedented Prospects
for Metal Deposition
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Aluminium Processing




Photo: Atomium
The high electrochemical stability of ionic liquids allows electrochemical deposition of less noble metals like aluminum or titanium, which is not possible with conventional aqueous electrolytes. Examples:

  • electroplating of aluminum onto steel
  • electroplating of chromium
  • electropolishing of steel and other metal surfaces



Electroplating of Aluminium onto Steel



Graphics: Electroplating of Aluminium onto Steel


Aurelie Alemany, BASF SE
"Ionic Liquids can be specifically modified by additives to high performing electrolytes in electroplating processes for the galvano industry."
 
Aurelie Alemany, BASF SE


Aluminum Plating



Ionic liquids are sufficiently stable to allow electrochemical deposition of metals such as aluminum. more


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