Ag (Silver)

Brief technical description:

• During the silver-plating process, silver layers (solid silver) are galvanically precipitated from electrolytes. The precipitated layer has a glossy white colour. Silver has the highest reflectivity of all metals (80% to 90%). As silver oxide is also conductive, silver has high electrical conductivity and heat conductivity. Components can be finished on the rack as well in the drum.

Advantages:

• Resistant to saline solutions and food
• Silver-plated surfaces can be easily soldered.

Please note:

• very prone to the fingerprint effect. Hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid and acetic acid have little corrosive effect on silver, while nitric acid dissolves it.

Area of utilisation:

• Automotive
• Chemical equipment engineering
• Electrical industry (plugs, contacts)
• Mechanical engineering
• Optics
• Potential passivations:
• 80% of our customers request anti-tarnish passivation. This is achieved via a post-dip solution.