Electroless Nickel Coatings (14009)

By Atkin Simonian, reprinted from Nickel, Vol. 5 (3), 1990. Primary technical reasons for selecting electroless nickel coatings include corrosion resistance, wear resistance (hardness and lubricit)y, bondability and solderability, metallization on nonconductive substrates, and magnetic properties. One feature that gives electroless nickel coatings an added boost over alternative inorganic coatings is the uniformity of thickness. Reproduced by courtesy of the [United States] Metal Finishing Suppliers' Association is a quick-reference table listing electroless nickel applications and reasons for their use.

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