Daniel

Topic: NICKEL BUILD UP

What are the problems related to nickel build up (metal content )on the solution  on a watts type bath?

Thanks

Last edited by Daniel (07/12/2011 - 06:23 PM)

DustinGebhardt

Re: NICKEL BUILD UP

High levels of nickel in a Watts bath is typically not an issue for bath performance. It can be an issue as the drag-out of material can be more expensive than what is required. However, if the excessive nickel comes from high amounts of nickel chloride or nickel sulfate, the other ions could cause issues. Excessive sulfate can cause issues with various brightener packages. Excessive chloride can lead to a host of issues, poor ductility mostly.

-Dustin Gebhardt, CEF

Advanced Manufacturing/Finishing Engineer

Moen

Sanford, NC

Daniel

Re: NICKEL BUILD UP

Thanks !