This Zincate Dip delivers a protective layer of zinc onto the surface of aluminium. Once this protective layer is in place the aluminium can then be electroplated.
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HS Code: 3824 99 70
£9.85 – £67.50 + VAT
This Zincate Dip delivers a protective layer of zinc onto the surface of aluminium. Once this protective layer is in place the aluminium can then be electroplated.
Please see the links below in the ‘Related products’ section.
HS Code: 3824 99 70
Zincate dip produces a dense, continuous immersion layer of zinc on aluminium, which can be subsequently plated with other metals. The best method is to tank plate copper (Copper Strike Tank Plating Solution) or directly with nickel (Nickel Tank Plating Solution).
We recommend, if copper plating, to plate for approximately 5 minutes with Copper Strike then transfer to our copper electroforming solution to build up a thicker layer if required.
It is possible to brush plate small, non-complex zincated aluminium articles for functional purposes such as electrical contacts. We recommend thickening the brush plating solution first with Thickener before starting plating. We do not recommend the brush plating process is used for decorative items such as mobile phones.
Adhesion can be improved by stripping the zincated layer off in ActiClean then re-zincating. Please refer to Tech Specs for more information.
Operating Conditions and Deposit Data
Temperature | 18 – 25 °C |
Immersion time | 30 seconds to 2 minutes (see notes) |
Thickness of zinc film | 0.1 – 0.2 microns |
Agitation | Occasional work movement. |
Appearance of deposit | Grey continuous layer |
Special storage requirements | Away from strong acids |
Shelf life | 1 – 2 years |
Health and Safety classification | Irritant |
Special considerations | None |
Transport (UN number) | 1824 |
Notes:
Certain small items, for example Swabs, Nibs and Plating Pens can be sent by normal post within the UK
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