High-quality platinum metal electrolytes for excellent coatings
In the world of electroplating, rhodium, palladium, platinum and ruthenium play a central role as precious platinum metals.
A little tip: Black ruthenium baths can quickly attack silverware. We therefore recommend effective pre-coating with palladium to achieve optimum results.
Palladium generally proves to be an excellent pre-coating for all other platinum metal coatings. Using palladium as a base lays the foundation for high-quality and long-lasting electroplating.
Find out more about our high-quality platinum metals and their possible applications by taking a look at the respective product descriptions.
The black rhodium bath JE23-1 deposits dark anthracite-grey, particular decorative rhodium coatings. The layers are very abrasion resistant, colour consistent and uniform. The electrolyte is preferably used for decorative coatings in the jewellery and eyewear industry. JE23-1 is characterized by it's easy handling and usability. It works at room temperature so a time and energy intensive heating-up can be omitted. Coatings up to 0,5 µm can be deposited. Operating Data:Rhodium content: 2,0 g/L RhpH-Value: <1Density: 1,02 – 1,07 g/cm3 Working conditions:Voltage: 2 - 3 VoltBath temperature: 20 - 27°CExposition time: 2 min. (1 - 5 min.)Anodes: Platinized titanium, mixed-metal-oxideAnode/ Cathode: 1:1Current density: 1,0 - 1,5 A/dm2Agitation: required Deposition rate: 6 - 8mg/AminBath filtration: ab 10 LiterDeposition Data:Hardness: 300 - 370 HVLayer thickness: max. 0,5 μmLayer density: ca. 10,5 g/cm3Form of delivery:Ready for use
The black ruthenium bath JE12-1 deposits dark up to grey-black ruthenium coatings. The ruthenium electrolyte preserves the brightness and it can be obtained a high colour consistency. The layers have a good grip and impress through their decorative colour. Coatings up to max 0,2-0,5 µm can be deposited. When plating non-precious metals it is recommended to use a pre-gold layer or a pre-palladium layer.Operating data:Ruthenium content: 5.0 g/L RupH-value: 1.0 - 1.6Density: 1.036 g/cm3Operating conditions:Voltage: 2,2 - 3 VoltBath temperature: 65°C (60 -70°C)Exposition time: 2 min. (2 - 4 min.)Anodes: Platinized titanium, mixes metal oxideAgitation: requiredCurrency density: 0.5 - 3 A/dm2Deposit rate: 1 - 3 mg/AminDeposit speed: 0.02 µm/min at 1.5 A/dm2Bath filtration: from 10 Liter Deposition data:Hardness: approx. 800 HVLayer thickness: max. 0.5 µmLayer density: approx. 12 g/cm3 Form of delivery: Ready for use
The palladium bath JE42 D is a weakly alkaline electrolyte which is suitable for the deposition of bright, decorative, light palladium layers up to 0,5 µm thickness. The palladium electrolyte can be used as a final layer for decorative applications.Operating data: Palladium content: 2,0 g/L PdpH-value: 8,5 (8,0 - 9,0)Density: 1,075 g/ml (1,070 - 1,080)Operating conditions:Voltage: 1,8 - 2,5 VoltBath temperature: 25 - 30 °CExposition time: 3 - 8 min.Anodes: Mixed-metal-oxideAnode/Cathode surface: 1:1Agitation: requiredCurrent density: approx. 0,5 A/dm2 Deposition rate: 15,6 mg/AminDeposition speed: approx. 0,07 depending on pH and current density Bath filtration: from 10 litresDeposition data:Hardness: 230 - 250 HVLayer thickness: max. 0,5 µmFineness of the palladium layer: 99,9 % palladium Form of delivery: Ready for use 2 g/L Pd
The palladium bath JE42 V is a weakly alkaline electrolyte which is suitable for the deposition of bright, decorative, light palladium layers up to 0,5 µm thickness. The Palladium Bath JE42 V can be used as a pre-palladium and as a diffusion barrier.Operating data:Palladium content: 2,0 g/L PdpH-value: 7,0 (6,8 - 7,2) Density: 1,080 g/ml (1,075 - 1,085)Operating conditions:Voltage: 1,8 - 2,5 VoltBath temperature: 25 - 30 °CExposition time: 3 - 8 min.Anodes: Mixed-metal-oxideAnode/Cathode surface: 1:1Agitation: requiredCurrent density: approx. 0,5 A/dm2Deposition rate: 15,6 mg/AminDeposition speed: approx. 0,07 depending on pH and current densityBath filtration: from 10 litres Deposition data:Hardness: 230 - 250 HVLayer thickness: max. 0,5 µmFineness of the palladium layer: 99,9 % palladium Form of delivery:Ready for use 2 g/L Pd
The acid platinum electrolyte JE18 deposits shiny, bright and hard platinum layers. It is used for decorative as well as technical applications. The layers are highly resistant to corrosion and abrasion.Operating data:Platinum content: 2,0 g/LpH-value: <1Density: 1,08 g/ml, increasingOperating conditions:Voltage: 2 VoltBath temperature: 30 - 40 °CExposition time: 2 - 4 min.Anodes: Platinized titanium, Mixed oxideAnode/Cathode surface: 1 : 1Goods movement: requiredDeposition rate: ca. 11 mg/Amin; Current density: ca. 0,5-1,5 A/dm2Bath filtration: from 10 litresDeposition data:Hardness: Not measurable, approx.500 HVLayer thickness: max. 1,0 µmPt content: 99,9%Form of delivery:Ready for use 2 g/L Pt
The rhodium bath JE88 deposits mirror shining, brilliant white, magnificent hard and abrasion resistant rhodium layers. The color of JE88 CLEAN may vary in slight nuances as the product is produced exclusively from recycled rhodium. It is preferably used for decorative coatings in the jewellery industry. In many cases the rhodium electrolyte is used as tarnish protection for silver products. Coatings up to 1,0 µm can be deposited.Operating data:Rhodium content: 2,0 g/L RhpH-Value: <1Operating conditions:Voltage: 2-3 VoltBath temperature: 20-35°CExposition time: 2 min. (1-max. 10 min.)Anodes: platinized titanium or mixed metal oxideAnode/Cathode surface: 1 : 1Agitation: advantageousCurrent density: 0,5 - 2 A/dm2Bath filtration: from 10 litersDeposition data:Hardness: 800 - 900 HVLayer thickness: max. 1,0 µmLayer density: approx. 12,4 g/cm3Form of delivery:-Ready for use 2 g/L Rh-Concentrate form 2 g/100ml Rh for 1 litre bath
The JE88! GO NDG rhodium bath offers a decisive advantage: it is the first rhodium that does not have to be declared as dangerous goods during transportation. This innovation enables problem-free and safe worldwide shipping.The revolutionary rhodium is ideal for decorative coatings with a small electroplating process in the jewelry, eyeglass frame and watch industries. It is also frequently used as effective tarnish protection for silverware. The precise deposition of layers of up to 1.0 µm enables outstanding brilliance and durability. The versatile application makes the JE88! GO NDG rhodium bath the ideal choice for various electroplating processes.Operating Data:Rhodium content: 2,0 g/LpH-Value: <1Working conditions:Voltage: 2,5 – 3,5 VoltBath temperature: 20 - 30° CExposition time: 2 min. (1 max. 10 min)Anodes: Platiniertes Titan oder Mischoxid MOXAnode/ Cathode: 1 : 1Current density: 0,5 – 2,0 A/dm2Agitation: advantageousBath filtration: from 10 LiterDeposition rate: 6 – 8mg/AminForm of Delivery:Ready for use 2,0 g/L