Rhodium Plating: Required Anode Area?

Q. Hello everyone,

I do Rhodium electroplating in a 10 L bath (H:20 cm, W:18 cm and L:26 cm). I use 6 pieces of anode over the length of the bath (3 pcs on right and 3 pcs on left).

I want to know, can I use 2 pcs anode with larger area instead of previous 6 pcs anodes?

Thank you all

Neda Masoudi
- Isfahan, Iran
July 3, 2016

A. Hi Neda. I don't picture this causing any problems.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Striving to live Aloha
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July 2016

Q. Dear Ted,

Thank you for your response. But do you know what kind of area (small or large) is more suitable for Rh plating?

Regards,

Neda Masoudi [returning]
- Isfahan, Iran
July 4, 2016

A. Hi. The anode area should be equal to or greater than the area of the surface being plated. See letter 47365 please.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.

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