Four Questions on Platers' Minds

Assesment of materials currently used in electroplating that are affected by toxics use reduction legislation. Presented by F. Altmayer of Scientific Control Labs, Inc., at the Massachusetts Metal Finishing Forum, held at the Crowne Plaza on 5/20/2004 in Woburn, MA.

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File Synopsis: Frank Altmayer, CEF, President of Scientific Control Labs and Technical Director of AESF (American Electroplating and Surface Finishing), summarizes the answers to these four questions about electroplating, including alternative materials for those affected by toxics use reduction legislation in the European Union: 1) What is the current status of zinc alloys as cadmium replacements? 2) What is the status of hexavalent chromium replacements? 3) Is nickel plating in trouble? 4) What role is nanotechnology playing in electroplating? Download file...