Learn to apply electroplating principles for functional and decorative coatings in this technical, self-paced module.
Nickel Plating Handbook
Full Code
APP0428NI205
Module Type
E-learning
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What you will learn
• Understand the fundamental principles of nickel electroplating, including electrodeposition mechanisms, Faraday’s laws, current efficiency, and the relationships between current density, time, deposit thickness, and metal distribution.
• Explain the chemistry and function of nickel plating solutions, including Watts, sulphamate, and other formulations, and the roles of nickel salts, chloride, boric acid, and organic additives in controlling deposit properties, stress, brightness, and levelling.
• Identify how component geometry, racking, anode design, current distribution, and throwing power influence local thickness, uniformity, and coating performance on complex-shaped parts.
• Differentiate between decorative, engineering, and functional nickel coatings, including bright, semi-bright, multi-layer, and electroformed deposits, and relate coating selection to service conditions and performance requirements.
• Apply best practices for process control, anode management, and bath maintenance, including monitoring of operating parameters, impurity control, and troubleshooting of common plating defects.
• Assess coating quality and performance using appropriate testing and inspection methods, including thickness measurement, adhesion, ductility, and corrosion resistance, while considering health, safety, and environmental aspects of nickel plating operations.
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