We have formulated our Rhodium Brush Plating Solution with safety in mind by removing all the primary safety hazards usually associated with electroplating rhodium.
This solution quickly brush plates a bright layer of rhodium over most metals including sterling silver, gold and nickel making it particularly useful for electroplating jewellery and electronic components. As rhodium never tarnishes, it could also be considered as an alternative to chromium for bathroom fittings and other decorative applications.
Due to the non-corrosive nature of the solution, risk of damage to acid-sensitive gemstones is greatly reduced.
We recommend using our S-Type swabs for this process, though results using standard swabs have been satisfactory.
Our MultiPlater is the ideal choice for powering your rhodium brush plating. This power source is designed and made by us at Spa Plating and is really straightforward to use. It can also be used if you decide to scale up to beaker or tank plating with rhodium.
Here is a video showing you how to use this solution with our battery powered plating pen;
This video demonstrates how to use this solution with the MultiPlater;
Carbon or Platinum with S-Type or S-Type Mini swab
Rhodium content in plate
99.8% (balance carbon, nitrogen)
Lightness (L*) of deposit
75 – 80
Plating Rate
Up to 1 micron per minute (spot)
Cathode efficiency (3 volts, Platinum Electrode, S-Type Mini Swab)
24% (8.7 x 10-5 g/coulomb)
Cathode efficiency (3.5 volts, Platinum Electrode, S-Type Mini Swab)
19% (6.8 x 10-5 g/coulomb)
Cathode efficiency (4 volts, Platinum Electrode, S-Type Mini Swab)
15% (5.3 x 10-5 g/coulomb)
Cathode efficiency (4.5 volts, Platinum Electrode, S-Type Mini Swab)
10% (3.9 x 10-5 g/coulomb)
Maximum thickness
0.5 micron
Hardness
800 – 900 Hv
Density of deposit
12 g/cm3
Stress
High stress
Special storage requirements
None
Shelf life
1 – 2 years
Health and Safety classification
Not applicable
Special considerations
None
Transport (UN number)
Not classified
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