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An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a tin-nickel alloy layer deposited on the surface of the article, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on the tin-nickel alloy layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the refractory metal strike layer. The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion protection.
CA 21768911995-05-221996-05-17Article having a coating simulating brass
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