
Inorganic Coatings – Electrolytic Nickel, Nickel-Chromium, Copper-Nickel, and Copper-Nickel-Chromium Coatings. This standard specifies requirements for decorative coatings of nickel, nickel-chromium, copper-nickel, and copper-nickel-chromium applied to iron, steel, zinc alloys, copper, copper alloys, aluminum, and aluminum alloys. The aim is to provide an attractive appearance and enhanced corrosion resistance. The standard defines various coating designations differing in thickness and type, and provides guidance on selecting the appropriate coating based on the service conditions the coated product will be exposed to.
Associated processes
Copper plating, Nickel plating, Chrome plating