EP3874497A4 - Plasma nitriding with pecvd coatings using hollow cathode ion immersion technology - Google Patents

Plasma nitriding with pecvd coatings using hollow cathode ion immersion technology Download PDF

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EP3874497A4
EP3874497A4 EP19877691.6A EP19877691A EP3874497A4 EP 3874497 A4 EP3874497 A4 EP 3874497A4 EP 19877691 A EP19877691 A EP 19877691A EP 3874497 A4 EP3874497 A4 EP 3874497A4
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hollow cathode
plasma nitriding
cathode ion
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Andrew Tudhope
Thomas B. Casserly
Salvatore GENNARO
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AGM Container Controls Inc
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