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Technical Guides When zinc-plated parts show white powdery rust within days, the passivation has failed. Learn the root causes, from bath contamination to curing errors.
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Technical Guides Silver is a precious metal, but it is highly sensitive to sulfur. Learn how to prevent black spots and tarnish on your electrical contacts.
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Technical Guides A rough plated finish is a sign of process failure. Learn how to distinguish between substrate roughness and "shelf roughness" caused by bath contamination.
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Technical Guides Too much current is just as bad as too little. Learn how to prevent burnt, powdery deposits on the sharp edges of your parts.
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Technical Guides Microscopic pits can ruin a mirror finish and compromise corrosion protection. Learn how to identify and solve pitting caused by gas bubbles and contamination.
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Technical Guides Poor throwing power leads to bare spots inside your parts. Learn how to use internal anodes and specific bath chemistries to ensure 100% coverage.