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This is a simple way of Plating from schools. It use Household chemistry.
Plating nickel, copper and zinc can be done at household chemicals.
One simplest is vinegar , power supply DC 3 to 12 volts and plating metal for making electrolyte in glass jar.
This done by using the Plating metal as both cathode (-) and anode (+) in white vinegar add salt to speed up making the electrolyte.
{Do Not put Anode and or Cathode power supply wire in the electrolyte this may change Plating color}
The electrolyte will change color for nickel and copper at less 30 minutes.
Zinc electrolyte does not change color try 45 minutes.
Now ready for Plating
Anode (+) for Plating metal
Cathode (-) for part being plated .
{Do Not put Anode power supply wire in the electrolyte this may change Plating color}
1) Metal being plated needs clean and grease free.
2) Then dip for a few minutes Muriatic Acid (pool supply's)
3) Rise off with clean water.
4) Place part in glass jar with electrolyte
5) Turn on DC power , Takes at least 45 minutes.
5A) (Larger the part being plated the longer the plating time)
6) Turn off power, remove part and clean
7) Seal electrolyte jar for next time.
Note: Need a jar of electrolyte for each metal.
Plating can be used for making name plates.
1) Clean the name plate metal for Plating.
2) Screen to print background color
3) Then dip for a few minutes Muriatic Acid (pool supply's)
4) Rise off with clean water.
5) plate same as above.
LIST OF MATERIAL NEED FOR PLATING.
1) Glass jar , some plastic may change plating color.
2) Power supply DC 6 to 12 volt (Battery charger), 3 volt battery will work.
3) Electric wire for hock up.
4) Wood dowl to hang part on
5) Plating metal (Copper, Nickel or Zinc)
6) White Cleaning Vinegar (White cooking vinegar works) AKA {Acetic acid}
7) Table salt
8) Two glass or plastic jars for last cleaning be for Plating
9) Muriatic Acid (pool supply's) AKA {Hydrochloric acid}
10) Tap water for cleaning.
This is a simple way of Plating from schools. It use Household chemistry.
Plating nickel, copper and zinc can be done at household chemicals.
One simplest is vinegar , power supply DC 3 to 12 volts and plating metal for making electrolyte in glass jar.
This done by using the Plating metal as both cathode (-) and anode (+) in white vinegar add salt to speed up making the electrolyte.
{Do Not put Anode and or Cathode power supply wire in the electrolyte this may change Plating color}
The electrolyte will change color for nickel and copper at less 30 minutes.
Zinc electrolyte does not change color try 45 minutes.
Now ready for Plating
Anode (+) for Plating metal
Cathode (-) for part being plated .
{Do Not put Anode power supply wire in the electrolyte this may change Plating color}
1) Metal being plated needs clean and grease free.
2) Then dip for a few minutes Muriatic Acid (pool supply's)
3) Rise off with clean water.
4) Place part in glass jar with electrolyte
5) Turn on DC power , Takes at least 45 minutes.
5A) (Larger the part being plated the longer the plating time)
6) Turn off power, remove part and clean
7) Seal electrolyte jar for next time.
Note: Need a jar of electrolyte for each metal.
Plating can be used for making name plates.
1) Clean the name plate metal for Plating.
2) Screen to print background color
3) Then dip for a few minutes Muriatic Acid (pool supply's)
4) Rise off with clean water.
5) plate same as above.
LIST OF MATERIAL NEED FOR PLATING.
1) Glass jar , some plastic may change plating color.
2) Power supply DC 6 to 12 volt (Battery charger), 3 volt battery will work.
3) Electric wire for hock up.
4) Wood dowl to hang part on
5) Plating metal (Copper, Nickel or Zinc)
6) White Cleaning Vinegar (White cooking vinegar works) AKA {Acetic acid}
7) Table salt
8) Two glass or plastic jars for last cleaning be for Plating
9) Muriatic Acid (pool supply's) AKA {Hydrochloric acid}
10) Tap water for cleaning.
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