Additional Procedures & Tips For Analysis & Control: Acid Dips & Pickles

摘要

Plating and related process cycles usually include an acidic treatment before the application of critical or main finishes. The acid bath may be required to activate, The acid bath may be required to activate, desmut, remove scale and rust, or any combination of these functions. This step completes the surface cleaning and activation part of the cycle. With good control and effectiveness, the base materials should be ready for the main treatment, such as plating or conversion coating. Selecting the right type of acid or its mixture is vital to successful acid treatment. Analysis and maintenance control are major requirements to keep the bath at optimum performance. Let us review some of these critical and important considerations, analysis procedures, and tips.