Nickel has made an important comeback in the automotive sector as an alloy with zinc. In a move to offer increased vehicle warranty and component service life, major European automotive manufacturers are changing specification requirements for improved performance from electrodeposits. A growing importance is being placed on the ZnNi alloy to meet these demanding needs. This paper will bring the ZnNi story up to date, reviewing current achievements with the latest 12-15 percent nickel alloy systems. The latest performance benefits offered by this technology and its practical production operation will be established. A number of current automotive specifications for ZnNi will be reviewed.
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