PLATUNA® N 1 Platinum Electrolyte
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
