Nickel plating is used mainly on articles made from steel and alloys based on copper, zinc, aluminum, and less frequently magnesium, titanium, tungsten, molybdenum, and their alloys. Methods have been developed for the application of nickel to nonmetallic surfaces, such as ceramics, plastics, Bakelite, porcelain, and glass.
It will produce highly ductile deposits which are free from laminations. It produces brilliant, white deposits of high clarity, reflectivity and depth. The deposit is active and can be chromium plated if specified. This nickel plating process can be used in barrel applications as well as cathode rod and air agitated rack installations.
