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-----Gold Electroplating
I am looking for any methods of electroplating gold on to nickel based alloys. The method does not have to produce a bright finish, but a depth of 1-5 microns would be required. If anyone has any information It would be much appreciated.
Phil Garrett- Derbyshire, UK
1999
Dear Phil , What you want to do is a little out of the ordinary and I suggest that you contact one of the "Specialist" suppliers , and I suggest "Technic", they have a representative office in London . If this fails then try "Degussa" who also have offices in London . Best regards
John Tenison - Woods
- Victoria Australia
1999
I disagree about 1-5 microns being out of the ordinary. Typical commercial and military engineering specs for gold start at about 20 microinches (0.5 microns) and go as high as 200 microinches (5 microns) or more. Any reputable gold process supplier can help you with this, including the ones John listed.
Bill Vins
microwave & cable assemblies - Mesa (what a place-a), Arizona
1999
I am looking for a supplier to electro plate Gold onto 6-4 ELI titanium for a medical implant application. The objective is to increase the radio-opacity of the titanium part. Any information or caveats is greatly appreciated.
Eric Hohenstein- Los Angeles CA USA
2000
2005
I am trying to introduce a gold electroplating bath for my job shop. We do custom automotive work.
I followed a formula for 14K cyanide gold. The formula was: .2 oz/gal Potassium gold Cyanide, .2 0z/gal Copper cyanide, 4-5 oz /gal dipotassium phosphate.
I mixed together and the plate looks like copper, not gold. How do I bring out the "gold" Color?
- Winnetka, Illinois, USA
Hello Douglas. Any particular reason for trying to make your own homebrew bath instead of doing what 99 percent of the experts do, i.e., buying a proprietary gold plating solution?
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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2005
G'day, The color of 14ct gold is coppery. If you want a yellow looking gold then go for 24ct. don't add the CuCn when you make up your bath.
Richard Bancroft- Carrum, Vic, Australia
2005
Add potassium cyanide to tie up the copper.
John CarlottoE. Providence, Rhode Island
2005
2005
Sir
As I wrote, I am a Msc. Student. I need to electroplate a thick layer of Gold on copper, I would be very grateful if any body could help me with my problem. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Regards,
student - Pakistan
Ask a library for a copy of the Metal Finishing Guidebook. That will give you a good start.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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2005
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