Nickel Plating

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Base: 
wrought brass
Base: 
cast brass
Base: 
aluminum
Base: 
copper
Base: 
zinc
Base: 
carbon
Base: 
stainless steel
Effect: 
anti-corrosion
Effect: 
electrical conductivity
Effect: 
barrier
Effect: 
paint masks
Specification: 
AMS-2403
Specification: 
ASTM-B-689
Specification: 
QQ-N-290

Features of nickel plating

  • Provides bright or dull corrosion protection for polished or unpolished wrought or cast brass, aluminum, copper, zinc, carbon and stainless steel.
  • Provides excellent corrosion resistant coating over cosmetic copper plate and as undercoat for decorative chromium.
  • Excellent electrical conductivity.
  • Serves as a barrier layer for migration of other coatings.
  • Can be used in making paint masks for decorating commercial products.
  • Can be used for engineering purposes in machinery building.

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