Modified phosphate coatings applied to steel by cold method

The deposition of phosphate coatings occurs on the surface of the product when it is immersed in a solution containing phosphoric acid. The formation of a film on the metal surface occurs during the deposition of insoluble two- and three-substituted phosphates of iron, manganese, and zinc from a solution. To speed up the process and conduct phosphating at low temperatures, nitrates, nitrites, and fluorides of active metals are introduced into the solution. Organic compounds, such as glucose, glycerin, Trilon A, and Trilon B, are buffer additives to maintain the pH of phosphating solutions in the range of 2.6-3.2. It was found that 10-15 minutes at a process temperature of 20-25 °C are sufficient for the formation of a protective phosphate coating from solutions containing modifiers. The content of zinc phosphates in the modified phosphate coatings is increased. Additives in cold phosphating solutions have a positive effect on the quality and protective properties of the resulting phosphate films. Modified phosphate coatings obtained by the cold method have a fine-crystalline structure, a smooth surface and low porosity.

Bio-sourced phosphoprotein-based synthesis of silver-doped macroporous zinc phosphates and their antibacterial properties

Phosphoproteins as key reactants in an original method of synthesis of silver-doped macroporous zinc phosphates with antibacterial properties.

Mixing ratio of zinc nitrate and phosphoric acid for preparation of zinc phosphate white pigments

In this work, zinc phosphates were prepared from zinc nitrate and phosphoric acid at various Zn/P ratios as a novel white pigment for use in cosmetics. The chemical composition, powder properties, photocatalytic activity, color phase, moisture retention, and smoothness of the zinc phosphates were studied. Samples prepared at Zn/P = 2/1, 3/2, and 1/1 indicated XRD pattern of Zn3(PO4)2•4H2O. The plane particles were observed in SEM images of sample prepared at Zn/P = 2/1, 3/2 and 1/1. The photocatalytic activity of these zinc phosphate particles was too less to protect the sebum on the skin. The materials prepared at Zn/P = 2/1, 3/2 and 1/1 and their thermal products at 100 °C showed a high reflectance within the range of visible light. Samples prepared at high Zn/P ratio indicated small MIU value.