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US 2006/0079409 A1Published application
Complex mixtures of ions and processes for deposition
AssigneeOmniseal, Inc.
InventorsFrank Defalco, Andrew Bockholt
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AssigneeOmniseal, Inc.
InventorsFrank Defalco, Andrew Bockholt
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A composition and method for providing a wear-resistant and fuel-saving coating on metals, particularly metal surfaces within internal combustion engines. A source of ammonium ions, an alkali metal in an aqueous medium, and the coating metal to be applied to the surface are combined to produce an electrolyte solution comprising a complex ion mixture. The electrolyte solution can be used to deposit the coating metal on conductive substrates. The coating metal may comprise phosphorus, sulfur, carbon, bismuth, boron, silicon, and combinations thereof. The electrolyte solution can be dehydrated in a hydrocarbon medium, thus providing novel materials for use as lubricating oil additives and as fuel additives. These new surfaces may significantly reduce coefficient of friction, smooth the flame front, reduce corrosion, enhance fuel economy, and reduce hydrocarbon emissions when used in internal combustion engines.
An additive for improving engine performance comprising, in aqueous solution, ammonium, an alkali metal, and a coating component selected from the group consisting of phosphorus, sulfur, carbon, bismuth, boron, silicon, and combinations thereof.
An engine additive consisting essentially of a source of ammonium ions, a source of alkali metal ions, a coating component, and a hydrocarbon.
A method for preparing an additive for improving fuel performance comprising the steps of preparing an aqueous mixture comprising ammonium, an alkali metal, and a coating component selected from the group consisting of phosphorus, sulfur, carbon, bismuth, boron, silicon, and combinations thereof, and heating the aqueous mixture.
An aqueous composition with a pH greater than 9 and capable of solubilization in hydrocarbons for improving fuel economy, said solution being formed by combination of an alkali metal, a source of ammonium ions, and a coating component selected from the group consisting of phosphorus, sulfur, carbon, bismuth, boron, silicon, and combinations thereof.
A method of preparing an aqueous composition comprising providing a source of ammonium ions, providing a source of alkali metal ions, providing a coating component, solubilizing said mixture in a hydrocarbon liquid to produce an additive, and applying said additive to an internal wear surface of an internal combustion engine.
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