Electroplating Chemicals

Electroplating Chemicals and Their Applications

At MTC Chemical, we offer a wide range of chemical products for the electroplating industry. These chemicals are used in various processes such as coating, polishing, cleaning, and protecting metal surfaces. Electroplating is applied to add an aesthetic and protective layer to metal surfaces, and the quality of the chemicals used in this process directly impacts the performance of the final product. Below, you will find detailed information about our electroplating chemicals and their applications.

Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium chloride is a type of salt used in electroplating processes. This chemical is primarily used for cleaning metal surfaces and preparing them before the plating process. Ammonium chloride dissolves the oxide layer on the metal surface, making it ready for the plating process.

Acid Copper Foundation

Acid copper foundation is a chemical used in the process of coating metal surfaces with copper. This chemical is particularly applied at the initial stage of copper plating and forms a uniform copper layer on the metal surface. Acid copper foundation is known for its high plating quality and strong adhesion properties.

Acid Copper Brightener

Acid copper brightener is an additive used during the copper plating process. This chemical ensures that the copper plating has a bright and smooth surface. Acid copper brightener is especially preferred in decorative plating applications.

Acid Copper Carrier

Acid copper carrier is a chemical used to enhance the stability and conductivity of copper plating solutions. This substance ensures that the plating process occurs smoothly and maintains the homogeneity of the plating solution. Acid copper carrier is crucial for achieving high plating efficiency and quality results.

Copper Cyanide

Copper cyanide is a chemical used in cyanide-based plating processes. This chemical is particularly preferred in electrolytic copper plating processes and provides a high plating rate. Copper cyanide offers strong adhesion and corrosion resistance in plating processes.

Copper Sulfate

Copper sulfate is a chemical commonly used in electrolytic plating processes. This substance enables copper plating on metal surfaces, ensuring that the plating is smooth and uniform. Copper sulfate also plays an important role in metal plating solutions.

Zinc Chloride

Zinc chloride is a chemical used in zinc plating processes. This substance allows zinc plating on metal surfaces and increases the conductivity of the plating solution. Zinc chloride is also used to clean the surface and improve the quality of the plating.

Chromic Acid

Chromic acid is a chemical used in chrome plating processes. This substance provides a bright and durable chrome plating on metal surfaces. Chromic acid is particularly preferred in decorative and protective plating applications.

Chrome Brass Brightener

Chrome brass brightener is a chemical used to polish brass surfaces and prepare them for chrome plating. This substance cleans oxides and other foreign materials from brass surfaces, making them ready for the plating process. Chrome brass brightener improves the quality of the plating process and results in a brighter finish.

Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium hydroxide is an alkali used in electroplating processes. This substance regulates the pH balance of plating solutions and ensures the plating process occurs efficiently. Potassium hydroxide also helps remove foreign materials from the plating solution.

Potassium Chloride

Potassium chloride is a chemical used in zinc plating processes. This substance increases the conductivity of the plating solution and allows a smooth plating on metal surfaces. Potassium chloride also enhances the durability and corrosion resistance of the zinc plating.

Potassium Silica Fluoride

Potassium silica fluoride is a chemical used for cleaning metal surfaces and preparing them before the plating process. This substance dissolves oxides and other foreign materials on the metal surface, making it ready for the plating process.

Potassium Cyanide

Potassium cyanide is a chemical used in gold, silver, and copper plating processes. This substance allows a uniform and durable plating on metal surfaces. Potassium cyanide offers high efficiency and quality in plating processes.

SLES 28%

SLES 28% is a chemical used as a surfactant in electroplating processes. This substance is used for cleaning metal surfaces and preparing them before the plating process. SLES 28% increases the homogeneity of the plating solution and enhances the quality of the plating process.

Sodium Bichromate

Sodium bichromate is a chemical used in the chrome plating of metal surfaces. This substance allows a uniform chrome plating on the metal surface and increases the efficiency of the plating process. Sodium bichromate also maintains the stability of the plating solution.

Sodium Fluoride

Sodium fluoride is a chemical used for cleaning metal surfaces and preparing them before the plating process. This substance dissolves foreign materials on the metal surface and makes it ready for plating. Sodium fluoride provides high efficiency in plating processes.

Sodium Silica Fluoride

Sodium silica fluoride is a chemical used for cleaning metal surfaces before the plating process. This substance cleans oxides and other foreign materials from the surface, making it ready for the plating process. Sodium silica fluoride enhances the quality of the plating process.

Sodium Cyanide

Sodium cyanide is a chemical used in the plating of metal surfaces, particularly in gold and silver plating processes. Sodium cyanide offers high efficiency and quality results in plating processes.

Sodium Sulfide

Sodium sulfide is a chemical used for cleaning metal surfaces and preparing them before the plating process. This substance dissolves oxides and other foreign materials on the metal surface, making it ready for plating.

Degreasing Chemical

The degreasing chemical is used to clean oils, greases, and other contaminants from metal surfaces. This substance ensures that the metal surface is completely cleaned before the plating process, thereby improving the quality of the plating.

Surface Cleaning Chemical

The surface cleaning chemical is used to clean metal surfaces before the plating process. This substance cleans oxides, dirt, and other foreign materials from the surface, making it ready for plating. The surface cleaning chemical enhances the quality and efficiency of the plating process.

General Product Characteristics

Below is a table summarizing the characteristics and applications of the electroplating chemicals mentioned above: