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Chrome plating details

I am a Mechanical engineering graduate intend to start a plating plant. To start with I need details regarding the chemicals and baths used in chrome plating. Please give information about the same.

EBENEZER DANEIL.J
- Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India

Do you intend to start a plant for decorative chrome or hard chrome, Mr. Ebenezer?

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

TWO TYPE OF CHROME PLATING IS DONE

HARD CHROME
FOR PASSIVATION

FOR PASSIVATION
CHROMIC ACID: sulfurIC ACID RATIO- 3:1
TEMPERATURE 45C
TIME 3 MINUTES FOR 1000 LITRE BATH
ANODE LEAD
BATH STEEL WITH PLASTIC LINNING

GHAZALA HUSSAIN
Mehta Brothers Pvt Ltd - Lahore, Pakistan

First you should know what you want to do, and for which purpose.

Ghazala Hussain
Mehta Brothers - Lahore

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