Resources for Chromium Plating
We need some basic information on both hexavalent and trivalent chromium plating.
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We need some basic information on both hexavalent and trivalent chromium plating. Is there a single reference that you can suggest?
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You’re in luck! The Products Finishing Directory & Technology Guide has a good discussion of both types of chromium plating baths. You can also search www.pfonline.com for information.
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MacDermid Ethone has provided a great basic article on chromium plating and conductivity in hard chrome plating.
In 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed aggressive deadlines for a transition from hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium. Discussions around hex chrome regulations are not a new challenge for the community, but this latest round of proposed regulations accelerates the timeline for plating operations in California.
Check out our latest podcast regarding the issue with a conversation with Bryan Leiker, executive director for the Metal Finishers Association of California (MFACA).
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