Inventors:
Christopher A. Schuh - Ashland MA, US
Alan C. Lund - Ashland MA, US
Jonathan C. Trenkle - Somerville MA, US
John Cahalen - Somerville MA, US
Assignee:
Xtalic Corporation - Marlborough MA
International Classification:
B32B 15/01, B32B 15/04
US Classification:
428670, 428457, 428336, 428671, 428673
Abstract:
Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating may, in some instances, include at least two layers. For example, the coating may include a first layer comprising a silver-based alloy and a second layer comprising a precious metal. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.