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Plating Copper on Tantalum Sheet

2002

I would like to learn how to electroplate Copper on a Tantalum substrate. Is there a good method for doing this?

Jason White
- Atlanta, GA, USA

2002

Hi, Jason. The ASM Metals Handbook, Vol. 5, Surface Engineering will get you started on prepping refractory and other hard-to-plate metals. Good luck with it.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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