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Is purified water adequate for rinsing after pickling

Can purified water be used to rinse after pickling prior to electroplating? I always read about distilled water being used. Also when I copper plate does the solution need to be agitated?

Jerry Herrera
Hobbyist - Anaheim, California, USA
October 22, 2009

Hi, Jerry. It's not clear exactly what 'purified' water is, but regular city tap water is usually adequate for this rinsing, so purified water ought to be, as well.

Yes, you should agitate either the parts or the solution to keep it well mixed and to avoid depleting the copper from the boundary layer.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
October 23, 2009

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