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Hull Cell Testing
Can you give me information about the use of the Hull cells and interpretation Hull cell panels?
Read MoreNon-Electrolytically Applied Zinc Coat
Q. I recently received General Motors specification GMW3359 for non-electrolytically applied zinc-rich coating. Can you give me more information about this process?
Read MoreNickel Plating Problem
We have a problem with our acid nickel bath. What was once a bright nickel color is now a gray color, although it still looks bright. When we set the rectifier to the correct amperage for the load, the parts appear to burn. Also, we can only leave the parts in for about 1 to 3 min or they will start to turn black and smoky-looking. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be?
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Q&A: Purple on Platinum-Plated Anodes
Is there any way to remove a purple compound off our platinum-plated titanium anodes so they can be reused?
Read MoreCopper Plating Basics
Can you supply me with a few references for information about cyanide and non-cyanide copper plating baths?
Read MorePurple on Platinum-Plated Anodes
Is there any way to remove a purple compound off our platinum-plated titanium anodes so they can be reused?
Read MoreTin/Zinc Electroplating
What can you tell me about tin/zinc plating, and what kind of current density is necessary to get a consistent deposit on surfaces?
Read MoreWhite Patches
What is a good remedy for white patches in an alkaline non-cyanide zinc plating bath?
Read MorePlating Bath Additives
Where can I learn more about additives to plating baths? I want to formulate some of my own and avoid the high prices charged by plating chemical vendors.
Read MoreCost of Plating
We have been barrel plating flat parts, but the parts do not meet the customer’s corrosion requirements, and we now have to resort to rack plating. Can you provide a brief explanation for the significant difference in cost?
Read MoreImmersion Vs. Autocatalytic Gold Plating
What is the difference between immersion and electroless (autocatalytic) gold? Are the two processes interchangeable?
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