LeKem's MicroKoat EN Chemistry Features Antimicrobial Preservative
The product can also be used for everyday production and has a stable, uniform rate of 8-10 metal turnovers.
MicroKoat from LeKem is an electroless nickel chemistry with an antimicrobial preservative to inhibit the growth of odor-causing and spoilage organisms, including bacteria, fungi and mildew on the treated article. The product is RoHs compliant, silver-free and can be used for everyday production. The company says MicroKoat passes ASTM G21 and has impressive reduction rates in compliance with JIS Z 2801. It is also said to replace stainless steel at a cost savings while having a treated article that inhibits growth, has excellent corrosion, compression and will pass all current electroless nickel specifications.
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