075. Use nickel anodes for nickel plating?

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Letter 075

Use nickel anodes for nickel plating?

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I am using a bright nickel plating solution that contains nickel sulfate. Should I use nickel anodes with this, I am not plating large things and my tanks are 2 gallons. I am worried nickel anodes will load the solution up with nickel to where it does not work as well. Please help. Thanks Rob

Rob G. [last name deleted for privacy due to age of posting]

Nickel anodes it is, Rob. The nickel does not dissolve except electrolytically. Talk to anode suppliers and get the right stuff.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, NJ

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