Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

How can I test anticipated life of Gold Plating products?

We are doing gold plating on brass material and rhodium coating around diamond surface on imitation jewelry. I would like to check or measure coating life (How much time or duration coating will be stuck on brass?) for our products.

So, please help me to find out best way that I can measure gold plating life period.

Sandip Patel
electroplating - Surat, India
March 20, 2009

Gold over brass will not last long at all. The brass will migrate into the gold layer and will end up tarnishing in a short time, especially if the gold thickness is thin. If you want your products to last a reasonable time, a barrier plate such as nickel or white bronze is needed.

Mark Baker
Fellow Plater - Syracuse, New York
March 31, 2009

A flash of Palladium will do a better job

T.K. Mohan
plating process supplier - Mumbai, India
April 28, 2009

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: