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Nickel plated steel wire turns yellow  

June 16, 2008

Sir,
i am plating nickel on steel and copper wire from last 2 years but in rainy and moisture seasons my plated wires changes its colour to yellow.Can any one suggest me to solve this problem.
Thanks.
regards,

Ashish Sachdeva
plating shop employee - Ambala, Haryana, India

Hi Ashish,
U are doing a flash Ni.plating.Will u be able to increase the thickness!!.
Alternative- dry well and keep it in a moister free atmosphere and transport it to the customer as soon as possible.
regards

T.K. Mohan     plating process supplier  Mumbai, India

Dear
Mr.Ashish you can do carbon batch teatment to your nickel bath and try to control over Brighteners and additives(If using)

Vishal Duse
plating process supplier - Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Dear Sir,
please do batch carbon treatment and pack the carbon regularly
and tru to minimise the use of organic additives and brightners
Thanks

Vishal Duse
- Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India