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NICKEL ACID 2080/5600: September 1, 2021
NICKEL ACID 2080/5600: September 1, 2021
PREPLATE REQUIREMENTS
Base Material Preplate
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Copper and Copper Alloys
Iron, Steel, Cast Iron
Nickel and Nickel Alloys
Stainless Steel
Zinc and Zinc Alloys 5305
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The solution plates best at temperatures of 52 to 60 °C (125 to 140 °F) and at current densities of 0.93 to 1.4
amp/sq cm (6 to 9 amp/sq in.). Under these conditions:
The volume of solution available, the starting temperature of the solution and the rate of flow can impact the
temperature in the work area and ultimately the quality of the deposit. Insufficient flow with a small volume of solution,
especially when plating at a high current density can result in overheating at the work area. When plating at higher
current densities 0.93 to 1.4 amp/sq cm (6 to 9 amp/sq in.) with solution at approximately 60 °C (140 °F), greater than
expected solution volume or a reduced solution temperature may be required to avoid overheating of the work
area. The solution applies bright and stressed deposits at excessive temperature, i.e. approximately 93 °C (200 °F).
Corrective Action: Decrease voltage, increase anode-to-cathode speed and/or increase plating temperature.
Bright and shiny deposits. These deposits tend to be applied slowly, are low in thickness, and tend to be stress-
cracked. These deposits are caused by insufficient voltage, excessive anode-to-cathode speed, and overheating or
insufficient heating of work area.
Corrective Action: Increase voltage, decrease anode-to-cathode speed and/or adjust temperature.
REACTIVATION OF DEPOSIT
Visual Test - What you are
Step Operation Material Volts Polarity
looking for:
Electrocleaning No water breaks after following
1 Electroclean 10 to 20 Forward
1010/4100 rinse.
2 Rinse Clean Tap Water ---- ---- No water breaks.
No. 4 Etching and Activating Uniform, light-gray etched
3 Prewet & Etch 8 to 15 Reverse
1024/4250 surface.
4 Rinse Clean Tap Water ---- ---- ----
None. No change in
No. 1 Etching and Activating
5 Prewet & Activate 8 to 15 Forward appearance should be
1021/4200
observed.
6 No Rinse ---- ---- ---- ----
Increase amperage until
Nickel Acid
7 Prewet & Preplate Start at 8 Forward desired current density is
2080/5600
obtained.
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