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Magnesium coatings that are electrically conductive

Q. Can someone list for me what are the various available coatings for magnesium that are electrically conductive, i.e. similar Alodine for aluminum?

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John Quigley
General Dynamics Land Systems - Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA
2005

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"Electroless Plating"
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A. Chromating in highly acidic solutions can be done on magnesium. Because acids are there the chromating time should be in seconds only.

Dr. R. Uma Rani
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India

A. Electroless nickel can be applied to magnesium when electrical conductivity is required. Chromates and other proprietary conversion coatings can be applied that are somewhat conductive.

Toby Padfield
Automotive module supplier - Michigan

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