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How to reduce brittleness in copper (PCB) plating

How to reduce brittleness in copper plating.

K.Rajendra Naidu
PCB manufacturer - Baddi, Solan district, India
June 25, 2022

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A. Hi K.Rajendra, Your question seems a bit vague, but organic contamination is probably the most common cause of brittle deposits. You might run a Hull Cell to get a better feel for the situation, and possibly a StressTab, then carbon treat to remove the contamination. Good luck.

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Thank you very much for the suggestion.

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