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Nickel solution for refinishing guns

Have been in the gun refinishing business for over 20 years and have never had to start my nickel solution over. Recently lost my electroplate nickel bath to contamination. Also lost formula due to flooding. Need to know chemicals and formula used to start a new batch. Tank holds approximately 45 gallons. {tank is a 55 gallon drum} Thank you for any information you can provide.

Chuck Feller
plating shop - Utopia, Texas
2004

2004

Chuck

Please use the standard Watts formula

Nickel sulphate 20 to 300 Grams per litre
Nickel Chloride 55 to 70 Grams per litre
Boric Acid 45 to 48 grams per liter

Use a Filter and heater.
Ph 4.5 to 4.8
temp. 55 °C Air Agitation is good , but if you wish , solution agitation will work . Use a separate pump.

Brighteners wetters and carriers are available from your friendly neighborhood Plating Chemical Supplier. Good luck and write this one down.

Regards,

Asif Nurie [deceased]
- New Delhi, India
With deep regret we sadly advise that Asif passed away on Jan 24, 2016

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