Nickel Thickness Measurement: Unclear Electrolyte Answer

Summary for nickel thickness measurement Discussion

Nickel thickness measurement is the focus of this question about using an HQT-IA colorimetric thickness tester on nickel plating over brass. Haroldas Juknevicius asked whether the electrolyte should contain both reagents listed in the tester’s table—80 g NH4NO3 and 40 g NaSCN per liter—or whether only one should be used. The excerpted reply does not answer the technical question directly; it only notes interest in the method and says the responder has never heard of colorimetric thickness testing. Because no corrective guidance is given in the thread excerpt, the practical takeaway is that the user’s interpretation of the table remains unresolved here and would need confirmation from the tester instructions or manufacturer.