Stripping Silver from Brass
Question: Can you suggest a procedure for stripping silver plate from a brass substrate?
Question:
Can you suggest a procedure for stripping silver plate from a brass substrate? F. P.
Answer:
Here is a standard formulation that can be used:
- Components Sulfuric acid, conc.
- Sodium nitrate, four oz/gal
- Temperature Room temperature (70–120°F)
- Polarity Part is anodic
- Cathode type Lead cathode
- Voltage Three volts
If you require additional information about stripping of deposits go to www.pfonline.com and perform a search using the term “stripping.”
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