When an electroplating factory uses the electroless nickel plating solution, due to the fact that the electroless nickel plating reaction process is influenced by various factors, sometimes malfunctions occur. To prevent such problems, we need to understand how temperature and the chemical composition of the plating bath affect the quality of the coating, as well as how to conduct proper analysis and supplementation.
Temperature
The bath temperature must be strictly monitored to obtain a stable and high-quality coating. Therefore, it is necessary to use a precise temperature controller; and qualified thermometers should be used to check the temperature controller, and further verify that the controlled temperature is within the correct range.
If not checked, it may cause the bath coating to decompose due to excessive temperature, or the coating speed may be too slow due to insufficient temperature.
Plating bath chemical composition
When using the electroless nickel plating solution, if the concentration of nickel ions or reducing agents in the plating solution is improperly maintained, it will cause an imbalance in the composition of the plating bath, resulting in a slow plating rate, poor plating quality and a lack of luster. If the changes in the concentration of nickel ions and reducing agents are within 5% to 15%, generally, the plating rate, plating bath stability and plating layer appearance can be basically maintained stable.
Therefore, we suggest that electroplating factories should regularly analyze the chemical composition of the plating bath. How should the analysis frequency be controlled? You can consult the engineers of Bigely. Since the replenishing solution usually contains stabilizers and brighteners (with high concentrations), and some of them have surface catalytic toxicity, if the addition amount of a single replenishment is too large, it may cause the plating bath to become overly stable or stop plating.
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Guangdong Bigely Technology Co., Ltd. ,founded in 2003, is a high-tech enterprise integrating R & D，production, sales and service, specializing in the production of electroplating chemicals. As a fast growing electroplating chemicals supplier in China, Bigely has over 20 years' experience in electroplating additives production and own production base of 5000 square meters. We can produce 15,000 tons of electroplating additives every year, which can fully meet the needs of customers.
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