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Development and testing of innovative Cr Free solution for REmoval of Anodic Layers

Project description

Non-toxic stripping methods for surface treatment

Surface treatment is a key technology used to fight corrosion for many industrial applications. Despite its toxicity, hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) has been widely incorporated into coatings. In the form of chromate compounds, it provides excellent corrosion protection to nearly all metals in a wide range of environments. What’s more, Cr(VI) is also used to remove the protective oxide layers from the treated surfaces. Until now, finding suitable alternatives has been difficult for lightweight metals such as aluminium. To address this, the EU-funded project Cr Free REAL is developing an innovative process for removing metal coatings, without deteriorating the aluminium substrate. If successful, the new process will permit the development of non-toxic uniform metal surfaces with no holes.

Coordinator

CEST KOMPETENZZENTRUM FUR ELEKTROCHEMISCHE OBERFLACHENTECHNOLOGIE GMBH
Net EU contribution
€ 390 000,00
Address
Viktor Kaplan Strasse 2
2700 Wiener Neustadt
Austria

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Region
Niederösterreich Niederösterreich-Süd
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00

Participants (2)

MECAPROTEC INDUSTRIES

Participation ended

France
Net EU contribution
€ 22 577,50
Address
34 Boulevard De Joffrery
31600 Muret
Region
Occitanie Midi-Pyrénées Haute-Garonne
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
MECAPROTEC INDUSTRIES - MPI
France
Net EU contribution
€ 86 485,00
Address
34, Boulevard De Joffrery
31600 Muret

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Region
Occitanie Midi-Pyrénées Haute-Garonne
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00