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Electroless nickel is a dense uniform coating of nickel and phosphorous chemically reduced onto the surface to provide corrosion protection and wear.
The thickness ranges generally from 0.000050 to 0.005 inch per surface.
The normal hardness is Rc 50-52 or 500 VHN. Electroless nickel can be heat treated to RC 68-70 or 1000 VHN.
Electroless nickel is uniformly distributed over the entire surface including internal and external areas.
The appearance is affected by the surface finish of the basis material. Bright surfaces remain bright and matte finishes remain matte.
Electroless nickel can be chemically stripped from the basis material.
The coating can be mechanically cleaned by polishing, scotchbrite pad, brass or a stainless steel brush. Most types of solvents and alkaline material can be used to chemically clean.
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