PLATUNA® N 1 Platinum Electrolyte

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Very bright and white platinum coatings with PLATUNA® N 1

The strongly acidic platinum electrolyte PLATUNA® N 1 is used for the deposition of uniform, bright platinum coatings of light color up to 1 μm thickness.

The electrolyte has an extraordinary wide range of current density and allows voltage controlled working. It is also suitable for rack and barrel operation.

Electrolyte characteristics

Electrolyte type

Strongly acidic

Metal content

2 (0,5 - 4) g/l

pH value

< 1

Operating temperature

30 (25 - 40) °C

Current density range

1.5 (0.5 - 5.0) A/dm²

Plating speed

approx. 0.08 μm/min at 1.5 A/dm²

Anode material

platinized titanium anodes


Coating characteristics

Coating

Platinum

Purity

99.9 wt.% Pt

Colour of deposit

white

Brightness

brilliant

Hardness of deposit

unmeasurable, approx. 500 HV

Max. coating thickness

1 μm

Density of the coating

approx. 21 g/cm³


Advantages

  • Acidic platinum electrolyte
  • Bright, white and brillant coatings
  • For decorative applications
  • Wide operating range
  • Up to 1 μm layer thickness (crack-free)
  • The coatings are RoHS compliant
  • Suitable for rack and barrel


Applications

  • Jewelry
  • Writing implements
  • Watches
  • Spectacle frames
  • Accessories







Umicore is a global materials technology and recycling group, with about 10,000 employees and a turnover of € 10.4 billion in 2015. Umicore generates the majority of its revenues and dedicates most of its R&D efforts to clean technologies, such as emission control catalysts, materials for rechargeable batteries and recycling. Umicore’s overriding goal of sustainable value creation is based on an ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils its mission: materials for a better life.

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Umicore is a global materials technology and recycling group, with about 10,000 employees and a turnover of € 10.4 billion in 2015. Umicore generates the majority of its revenues and dedicates most of its R&D efforts to clean technologies, such as emission control catalysts, materials for rechargeable batteries and recycling. Umicore’s overriding goal of sustainable value creation is based on an ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils its mission: materials for a better life.