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  • Finishing technologies
  • June 10, 2022

Why are your testing results inconsistent? | Analytical and Salt Spray Testing

I will start this by dividing it up into two sections that I am very familiar with in the electroplating industry; analytical testing results and salt spray testing results. Electroplating is one of the most popular processes...
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  • Industry
  • June 07, 2022

Using Ion Exchange in Trivalent Chromium Systems

The topic of ion exchange is often being discussed as more and more applicators make the switch from hexavalent to trivalent chromium. The trivalent chromium systems are much more sensitive to metallic contamination than hexa...
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  • Industry
  • June 05, 2022

Addressing problems with Carbon Treatment for Nickel tanks

First, we should discuss the “why” behind doing a carbon treatment on a nickel tank. Nickel baths will build up with organics from multiple sources. Those include good organics from your carrier and brightener package. Plus, ...
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