We have formulated our Rhodium Tank Plating Solution with safety in mind by removing all the primary safety hazards usually associated with electroplating rhodium.
This solution delivers very bright, white layers of rhodium electroplating and has been formulated for long life. Due to the non-corrosive nature of the solution, risk of damage to acid-sensitive gemstones is greatly reduced.
This tank plating solution is ready to use straight out of the bottle – no pre-mixing required.
Available worldwide
Rhodium concentration: 1.4 grams per litre.
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HS Code: 3824 99 70
The Rhodium Plating Solution for tank plating is specifically developed to work with our rhodium tank plating kits.
It will deliver very bright, white layers of rhodium to controlled thicknesses. To keep your rhodium tank plating solution replenished, please see our Rhodium Tank Replenisher HERE
1. In the first box enter the temperature at which you are plating (see Notes below).
2. In the second box, enter the thickness that you want to plate to (see Notes below).
3. In the third box, enter the surface area of the article in square centimetres (cm2).
4. Click the ‘Calculate’ button.
5. Read off the amp setting for your rectifier, the plating time and the volume of replenisher to add before starting the plating sequence.
6. The weight of rhodium plated and the approximate cost of the job is included in the final two readouts.
Notes:
The solution plates twice as fast at 40 centigrade than at room temperature.
Plated layers in excess of 0.5 microns are very brittle and can be prone to peeling.
We recommend a thickness of between 0.1 and 0.3 microns.
Operating Parameters
Not required
Rhodium concentration
1.4 g/l
Plating Factor
0.02 A/cm2
Plating Rate (PF: 0.02)
0.1 micron/min at 40 °C (vigorous agitation)
Plating Rate (PF: 0.02)
0.05 micron/min at 20 °C (vigorous agitation)
Recommended thickness
0.1 – 0.3 micron
Maximum thickness
1.5 microns
Lightness (L*) of deposit
75 – 78%
Voltage
N/A
pH
~2
Agitation
Moderate to vigourous (see below)
Cathode efficiency
15% at 25 °C (vigorous agitation)
Cathode efficiency
25% at 40 °C (vigorous agitation)
Anode
Platinum rod electrodes (bagged)
Hardness
900-950 Hv
Stress (tensile)
Medium – high (tensile)
Special storage requirements
None
Shelf life
Over 5 years
Health and Safety classification
Not classified
Special considerations
None
Transport (UN number)
Not classified
Notes:
Our online calculator for Rhodium Tank Plating Solution is calibrated at the higher temperature
of 40 °C. If operating at 20 °C, you will need to double the time indicated by the calculator to
achieve the desired thickness.
Cover the solution when not in use and if not using for a long period of time, store in a closed
container.
Some items are regulated for transport and can only be delivered to destinations in the UK and countries within the EU. Alternative or substitute products are detailed in the ‘Description’ tab of this tabbed panel or under Related Items below this tabbed panel.
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