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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

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.
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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.

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- Navarre, Florida
February 10, 2011

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