Technical Data Sheet

Nickel Activator Solution

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Gold Plating Services’ Nickel Activator Solution is a liquid solution used to activate nickel plate in preparation for receiving an electroplated deposit of gold, silver, copper or any other material normally electroplated onto nickel.

Properly using Nickel Activator Solution will allow for best possible adhesion of electroplated finishes to a nickel base.  Developed specifically for brush application Gold Plating Services' Nickel Activator Solution will quickly remove light oxides and prepare the nickel for plating.

 

Strength

Available in Regular Strength

pH

<1

Range

Operating Temperature Room to 110 F° (Effectiveness increases with temperature
Voltage 4-8  VDC (work is cathode -)
Cathode Current Density N/A
Anode  316 SS
Sleeve High capacity Cotton or Polyester
Nickel surface to be activated must be clean and free of excessively corroded or oxidized nickel.  Nickel surface must be free of any dirt, oil or oily contamination prior to application.  Activated nickel surface should not be touched and should be rinsed and electroplated prior to drying to prevent re-oxidation of surface.
Read and understand MSDS sheets before using:  For professional use by trained technicians only.

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