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ASTM B480-88(2006)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys for Electroplating

Standard Guide for Preparation of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys for Electroplating B0480-88R06 ASTM|B0480-88R06|en-US Standard Guide for Preparation of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys for Electroplating Standard new BOS Vol. 02.05 Committee B08
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Significance and Use

Metals are electroplated on magnesium for various purposes: solderability, RF grounding, hermetic sealing, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, appearance, and electrical conductivity, for example. Because magnesium is covered with a naturally occurring oxide film, usual procedures for the preparation of metals for autocatalytic or electrolytic plating cannot be used.

Scope

1.1 This guide describes two processes used for plating on magnesium and magnesium alloys: direct electroless nickel plating and zinc immersion. Some users report that the direct electroless nickel procedure does not produce quite as high a level of adhesion as zinc immersion.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see .

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Book of Standards Volume: 02.05
Developed by Subcommittee: B08.02
Pages: 3
DOI: 10.1520/B0480-88R06
ICS Code: 25.220.10