Copper Salts
To deposit a layer of copper in various thickness’s, usually as an undercoat to other finishes, for example gold, silver or nickel. CAUTION – THE SOLUTIONS USED CONTAIN COPPER CYANIDE AND ARE HIGHLY TOXIC. INGESTION WILL CAUSE DEATH - Only sold to customers with an established trading history. These regulations are required and approved by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive)
- Copper plating salts
- To deposit a layer of copper in various thickness’s, usually as an undercoat to other finishes, for example gold, silver or nickel.
- Easily plates over most metals even if the base metal is in a poor condition
- Particularly useful when refinishing antique pieces
- Can also be used on steel, zinc or lead based alloys Technical information:
- Anodes: Copper, Stainless Steel may be used on small solutions. Connect to positive output of DC supply
- Temperature: 55 to 65°C
- DC Voltage: 4 to 6 volts
- DC Amperage: 0.03 to 0.05 amps per cm² (0.2 – 0.3 amps/inch²).
- Time: 15 to 60 seconds
- Heater: Stainless steel, glass or indirect (water jacket)
- Agitation: Not essential
- Make up: Supplied in salt form, dissolve in demineralised water
- Operation: Process as gilding
