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Recent improvements to trivalent chromate surface finishes
Has there been a change recently in the solution that is used for plating parts with trivalent chromate? More to the point, has there been a new additive to this solution that speeds up the curing time for the finish to hardened? Also, has something been introduced to increase/decrease the coefficient of friction on the surface?
Thanks
Dan Lubera
Application Engineer - Chesterfield, Michigan
February 9, 2011
Hi, Dan.
To my knowledge there is nothing approaching a "generic" trivalent conversion coating yet. 50 brands / 50 different processes. So it is certainly possible that one or more vendors has made recent changes to their list of offerings.
Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
(Ted can offer longterm or instant help)
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
February 9, 2011
FYI- Chromate is a conversion coating, not plating. Trivalent chrome plating is similar to hexavalent chrome, but can only be applied in thin thicknesses.
- Navarre, Florida
February 10, 2011
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