Article: CVS: analysis of the organic additives in plating baths: Peter Jones, product specialist, IC/VA division at metrohm UK has a detailed look at the importance of electrolytes in the plating process and how they affect the finishing process.(special feature)

Production of metal goods often requires the surface to be modified according to functional, protective or aesthetic requirements. This is much less expensive than producing items made solely out of metals which, despite their aesthetic appeal are not suitable for the purpose of the item. Typical functional specifications for the surface layer are air or chemical stability, low electrical resistance, catalytic effectiveness, smoothness, colour and shine. In the plating industry, different metals can be electrochemically deposited onto the surface by galvanic, electroless, or immersion processes and the different types of plating processes depend on the operation of the ...

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