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Revision: L
Finish: Nickel
Company: AMS (SAE)
Application: Electrodeposition of nickel to provide moderate corrosion and oxidation resistance to metal parts but without control of other characteristics, and for the buildup of surfaces, but usage is not limited to such applications. If a hard plate is required, AMS 2423 should be used. If a low-stressed plate is required, AMS 2424 should be used.
Appearance: Not specified
Plate Thickness: Thickness shall be determined in accordance with ASTM B 487, ASTM B 499, ASTM B 504, ASTM B 568, ASTM E 376 or other method acceptable to purchaser. Where “nickel flash” is specified, plate th ickness shall be approximately 0.0001 inchThickness shall be determined in accordance with ASTM B 487, ASTM B 499, ASTM B 504, ASTM B 568, ASTM E 376 or other method acceptable to purchaser. Where “nickel flash” is specified, plate th ickness shall be approximately 0.0001 inch
Strike Thickness: None specified
Notes: Nickel shall be electrodeposited from a suitable plating solution containing no addition agents which may have a detrimental effect on the properties of the plate or the basis metal; stress-reducing agents shall not be used unless specifically authorized by purchaser. Except as specified in 3.2.1.1, nickel shall be deposited directly on the basis metal without a prior flash coating of metal other than nickel. A preliminary chemical coating, immersion plate, and/or flash is permissible on aluminum, magnesium, beryllium, and their alloys.
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