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How to reduce brittleness in copper (PCB) plating
How to reduce brittleness in copper plating.
K.Rajendra NaiduPCB manufacturer - Baddi, Solan district, India
June 25, 2022
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A. Hi K.Rajendra, Your question seems a bit vague, but organic contamination is probably the most common cause of brittle deposits. You might run a Hull Cell to get a better feel for the situation, and possibly a StressTab, then carbon treat to remove the contamination. Good luck.
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Hi Sir
Thank you very much for the suggestion.
PCB manufacturer - Baddi, Solan district, India
June 27, 2022
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