Zirconium offers many advantages over iron phosphate, zinc phosphate and chromate pretreatments, but has a bit of a reputation problem. Circle-Prosco, Inc. will explore issues with early formulations, common misconceptions and how to best capitalize on the benefits of current and next generation chemistries.
Agenda:
- History of legacy pretreatment technology: iron phosphate, zinc phosphate and chromate
- Zirconium development: early generations had real promise and real problems
- Common myths and misconceptions
- Benefits and limitations of state-of-the-art zirconium technology: what it can and can't do
- Implementation: process requirements and best practices for new and existing lines
