Electrolytic Nickel Or Nickel Sulfate Electroplating

Overview

Electrolytic nickel plating provides a non-uniform thickness of deposit of the surface of its component, with the thickness being dependent on the current density of the part surface. Electrolytic nickel plating is also one of the most versatile metal finishing process with end uses ranging from decorative finishes to functional applications. Engineering applications of electrolytic nickel coatings are to improve or modify surface properties including corrosion resistance, magnetism and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures.

Nickel sulfate is often referred to as “bright nickel” and is used in applications where decorative reflectivity is required.  Sulfate nickel does not perform well in applications where ductility or solderability is an important consideration.

Key Performance Properties of Electrolytic Nickel and
Nickel Sulfate Electroplating:

• • Superior nickel through-hole deposition
• • Consistent and controllable deposit properties
• • Compatibility with aqueous resists
• •  Corrosion resistance
• • Wear resistance
• • Applications for Decorative Reflectivity

Specifications:

• QQ-N-290A
• ASTM B689
• AMS 2403