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Electroplating on Tungsten Carbide (WC-Co)

I would like to know that whether it is possible to coat chromium (Cr) on (WC-Co) with electroplating technique? this is the first phase of my research University area.
Best regards,

Ayoob Ahrari
student - Johor, Malaysia
August 28, 2010

September 15, 2010

I came across this in PF online and it may helpful to you:

using a Wood's nickel strike as follows:

Component Concentration
Nickel chloride 30 - 34 oz/gal
Hydrochloric acid 14 - 18 oz/gal

Plate at ambient temperature and 30-150 asf. Immersion time is in the range of 1-4 minutes. The process cycle should be as follows:

1. Alkaline clean
2. Electroclean
3. Acid dip (50% hydrochloric acid)
4. Wood's nickel strike
5. Electroless nickel

S.GUNA
- SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

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