摘要 |
In order to sensitize the surface of an insulating substrate with a view to subsequent electroless metallization, powder particles are transferred to the surface by means of a xerographic process. The particles carry the sensitizing compound, at least on their surface. After fixing of the transferred powder, conventional electroless metallization may take place. The xerographic transfer enables selective plating, since any master that might be copied by the xerographic process may also be transferred to the surface of the substrate. The powder used with the process may be manufactured by acting on an existing plastic powder by a sensitizing metal compound in an organic solution having at least a superficial influence on the individual powder particles. |