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Activation for zinc diecast before plating brass/copper

Which are the acids and its concentrations in activation for parts made with zinc diecast (zamac) before plating with brass/copper?

Diogo Cavalcanti
home hardware - Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil
2003

2003

astmb633.htmlb252.html" -->-92(1998) 'Standard Guide for Preparation of Zinc Alloy Die Castings for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings' gives details on all of the steps necessary. www.astm.org

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- Goleta, California

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